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Small Talk with Bootsy Collins, Legendary Bassist

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolinians got the chance to meet with a legendary bassist who backed up James Brown. Friday at the Richland Library Bootsy Collins made an appearance. From his funky times on the Psychedelic P-Funk Mothership, to Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Collins gave some up and comers a bit of advice. Small Talk with Bootsy Collins was part of the…

Lexington Police Searching for Possible Teen Suspects in Car break ins

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Police are searching for suspects caught on surveillance breaking into cars. Police say numerous vehicles were rummaged through, and the suspects went from vehicle to vehicle opening doors and looking for items to steal. Police say, according to reports from several victims, they had loose change taken. We’re told by police, three people, possibly teens, broke into…

South Carolina toddler dies; cause of death investigated

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the cause of death of a South Carolina toddler whose body temperature was high when emergency responders began treating him. Spartanburg police Lt. Doug Harwell says the father of 18-month-old King Trammel called emergency services Friday afternoon because his son needed medical assistance. Harwell tells news outlets that the father began driving his…

City Water Officials urge customers to verify official Door Hangar Notices

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) — Columbia Water is asking residents to be on alert for misleading door hangar notices. Water officials say there are some misleading service shut off notices showing up on the doors of some Irmo homes. According to water officials, the hangars claim that the homeowner is in jeopardy of having their water service turned off if a payment…

Get Ready for PaleoPalooza at the State Museum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time for PaleoPalooza at the South Carolina State Museum.  The event takes place Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Museum organizers say you can expect a full day of natural history featuring flying birds of prey, a slithering reptile demonstration, a special appearance from South Carolina naturalist Rudy Mancke and more. Also on hand for…

Virginia College to Host Community Health Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A free health fair is set for Thursday, June 21st in Columbia. Virginia College will host a  Community Health Fair at the campus located at 7201 Two Notch Road. Organizers say the event is free and open to the public and will feature a variety of health-related checks and activities for all ages, including free body mass index screenings, blood…

Shrimping off SC coast open for business next week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A key area for South Carolina shrimpers will open next week after a long delay because of cold weather. The Department of Natural Resources says shrimping grounds within three miles of the coast will open June 19th. Shrimping farther off shore opened Wednesday (6/13). Recent testing shows the number of shrimp available is still below average and…