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‘Star Wars’ movie memorabilia- May the 4th

LOS ANGELES (AP) – More than 2,000 pieces of movie memorabilia including costumes worn by James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor and the lightsaber wielded by Obi-Wan Kenboi in “Star Wars” are headed to the auction block. Profiles in History announced Thursday that the items, which include a practice chariot used during production of “Ben Hur,” the leather jacket worn by…

South Carolina Term Limits resolution

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Some South Carolina gubernatorial candidates say passing term limit legislation for the General Assembly will fix what they call corruption problems in the state. Members of a Senate subcommittee voted Wednesday in favor of a joint resolution limiting House and Senate members to serving only 12 years in either chamber. The proposed change to the state…

Good Morning Curtis- Live at Airport HS for New Lunch Experience

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Friday  morning at Airport High School. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Friday, you can find Curtis with an inside look at the new lunch experience at the cafeteria. He’ll try his hand at some of the newest recipes!   Categories: Local News,…

Traffic Alert: Sunset Blvd. at Old Cherokee Road has multiple lanes closed

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – TRAFFIC ALERT: A collision with injuries at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. at Old Cherokee Road has multiple lanes closed to all traffic. Please consider an alternate route until the roadway has reopened. Stay with ABC Columbia News for more updates. Categories: Entertainment News, Lexington, Local News, News Tags: SCNews, traffic advisory

Midlands colleges team up to target ‘nursing shortage’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Two Midlands colleges are joining forces for nursing education. Thursday (5/3), Midlands Technical College and Columbia College signed an agreement for nursing students. Students can earn an associate in science degree in nursing from Midlands Technical College and a bachelor of science degree in nursing at Columbia College. School leaders say the new agreement paves the…

National Day of Prayer in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Thursday (5/3) is “National Day of Prayer” and many in the Midlands took part. At the State House people gathered to bow their heads and lift their hands in prayer. The National Day of Prayer is observed each year on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. The…