USC Love Story winners tie the knot at Spirit Communications Park
The lucky couple who won the free wedding through the Univeristy of South Carolina tied the knot on Monday.
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Halloween pet adoption special to run from Monday to Wednesday
Are you looking for a furry friend this Halloween? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will host a Halloween Adoption Special.
Lieutenant Governor candidates have debate ahead of Midterm elections
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two women hoping to be South Carolina’s next Lieutenant Governor faced off in their first and only debate ahead of the November 6 election. Republican business woman Pamela Evette and Democratic State Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell disagreed on a number of issues during Monday nights debate. Evette is a newcomer to politics, but says that gives her an…
Kid friendly Halloween hot spots
Find out where you can go to enjoy some Family Friendly Halloween fun by clicking here.
Richland School District football stadiums get a facelift
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – On Monday morning, Richland School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling renovations at the stadium at Lower Richland. District officials say the improvements include a new press box, new bleacher and a new track. Later this week, district officials will unveil stadium improvements at Memorial Stadium and mark the completion of the new Keenan High…
Honor the Dream food drive kicks off Monday
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It may seem like you have plenty of time, but before you know it Christmas will be here. One area program wants to make sure you can help some who may be less fortunate before getting lost in the holiday hustle and bustle. Starting Monday October 29th, the City of Columbia will kick off their annual…
Police on SC State campus investigate armed robbery
An armed robbery took place at Hugine Suites student housing complex near SC State University early Monday morning.
17-year-old boy shot and killed answering the front door
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in an apartment now his family is looking for answers. ABC Columbia spoke with some of Cody Presher’s family who said he was answering the front door of the apartment when he was shot and killed. “He was always goofing around and laughing. Like he always made jokes even if…
$5.5 million arts and science center announced at Ben Lippen
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A midlands school announced a major expansion Monday (10/29) morning. Ben Lippen held a ground breaking ceremony for its new Center for the Arts and Sciences. School officials say the first phase of the $5.5 million dollar project includes expanding opportunities in chemistry, robotics, and visual arts. That’s also not the only construction happening on the…
DHEC sees a spike in number of South Carolina overdose deaths
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — DHEC officials say they have seen a rise in the number of overdose deaths involving cocaine in here in South Carolina. According to a report in the Post and Courier, experts say that it may be due to the drug being mixed with the synthetic opioid Fentanyl. DEA Agent Jason Sandoval told the paper that authorities…
