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Historic Mega Millions jackpot won in Simpsonville

  SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)–  A very lucky person in South Carolina has the winning Mega Millions ticket. The excitement was buzzing at the KC Mart where the $1.5 billion dollar Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold. Janice Curtis, the Mayor of Simpsonville said it was “off the chart crazy. For it to happen here in Simpsonville, I am just elated.” This…

Columbia Police: Children reportedly taken during a car theft found safe

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — According to Columbia Police, the 3 and 7-year-olds, who were reportedly taken during a vehicle theft at 180 Stoneridge Drive, have been found safe. The 3 and 7-year-olds who were allegedly taken during a reported vehicle theft at 180 Stoneridge Dr. have been found safe. Chief Holbrook will provide an update on the investigation ASAP. pic.twitter.com/58ffCNRlPN…

Public information meeting for Richland County bridge replacement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement.  The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed bridge replacement projects in Richland County: US 76/378 Bridge over US 601 and US 601 over Colonel Creek.  DOT officials…

SC Lottery: Winning ticket sold in Simpsonville

COLUMBIA,  S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Education Lottery officials say South Carolina has sold its first Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket. According to the SC Lottery, the ticket sold for last night’s drawing is worth more than $1.5 Billion. Lottery officials say the ticket was sold at KC Mart #7 in Simpsonville. Lottery officials sent out the following tweet with…

Books 2 Boys + Girls event provides reading materials in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The community is coming together to give children the gift of reading, through the Books 2 Boys + Girls event. The program provides children with two books to better equip themselves with the opportunity to read at grade level. Richland Library, the Columbia Housing Authority and Columbia Police Department organized Monday’s event, filled with games, pizza and free…