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Arts and Draughts kicks weekend off with creative party

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia Museum of Art started its weekend with Columbia’s most creative party. Arts and Draughts gives attendees the opportunity to create their own art projects, hear live music and check out the museum all while getting a taste of some local craft beer. Tonight’s event was held in parts of the Museum’s newly renovated spaces, two…

Hammond School unveils renovated state of the art sport facility

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Hammond school officially opened it’s newly renovated arts and athletics facility tonight. The new state of the art facility aims to give it’s students who choose to pursue sports or participate in its band or dance programs – the tools they need to excel. The new facility includes a fully equipped weight-room, new scoreboards and a…

There were seven calls in 2018 about gas leaks, odors at housing apartments where two people just died

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – City officials met with the news media Friday (1/18) about the evacuation of the Allen Benedict Court Apartments. Critical insight was shared along with confirmation of what some of the people who live there have said they’ve gone through, and why this may not have been a surprise to them. Watch the video above for the…

City officials address evacuation and deaths at Allen Benedict Court Apartments

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): The Fire and Police departments made the decision to evacuate everyone from the Allen Benedict Apartments until further notice because of gas leak concerns. Many residents were unsure of where exactly they’re going to be staying and if the Columbia Housing authority was going to help them at all. Residents had 2-3 hours to gather as many belongings as…