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Midlands Gold Star Family Shares What Memorial Day Means For Them

  WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– “Sometimes when I have a lot on my mind, or I’m thinking about him, I’ll come out and stay for a while,” Sissy Rabon said.  Sissy Rabon visits her son, Sgt. Luther Rabon Jr, better known as Will, once a week. But this weekend, he will have some extra long visits.   “Before this happened it was…

RCSD searches for robbery, assault suspect

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman wanted in connection with robbery and aggravated assault shown in the video below. Officials say that the incident took place at the BP Gas Station on Fontaine Rd. on Tuesday (5/22). The victim was an employee of the store and received minor injuries. Anyone with information…

Suspect Accused of Shooting at Deputies Arrested

Derian James/OCSO Eutawville, S.C. (WOLO)– The US Marshals Service says they have arrested a suspect accused of shooting at deputies. Investigators say 18 year old Derian James was arrested this afternoon in Eutawville. James is accused of shooting at Orangeburg County deputies while they were trying to execute an arrest warrant at a home on Coleman street last week. Categories:…

Valagro Bringing New Jobs to Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A fertilizer company is helping the Midlands job market grow. Valagro announced it’s launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County, creating 47 new jobs. Officials say the facility comes with a 14 million dollar investment in the local economy. The company specializes in the production and marketing of specialty nutrients for use in agricultural production and other industrial…

Spoleto Festival Kicks off in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The 42nd annual Spoleto Festival USA is kicking off in South Carolina. The arts festival started at noon Friday in front of Charleston City Hall. The international festival features more than 150 performances. The festival runs through June 10 and includes opera, theater, dance performances as well as chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music. The festival…

Good Morning Curtis: Indah Coffee

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, got ready for the cool weekend with some warm coffee. Curtis saw how the staff at Indah Coffee on Sumter Street hand make a warm cup of Joe for you when you’re on the go. Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features,…

Donate: Boots and Badges Blood Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They’re taking part in this year’s “Boots and Badges Blood Drive” sponsored by the Red Cross. This year the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department are going head to head with the Columbia Fire…