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Public Hearings Scheduled for Comet Bus System

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you taking the bus in the Midlands? Changes could be on the way for the COMET.  Officials say the bus will be restructuring service in the northwest (St. Andrews & Harbison) and adding service to the northeast (Killian Road).   Officials say most routes will see only schedule changes, but several will also have a route…

Midlands Heart Walk: Sign Up for City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Walking for heart health. The Midlands Heart Walk is set for March 24. It’s goal say organizers, to help and support the women affected by heart disease, the number 1 killer of women.   According to the City of Columbia, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine has started a team listed as, City of Columbia Roster.  Both men, women and dogs are encouraged to…

National Youth Violence Prevention Week Kicks off with City of Columbia Events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–National Youth Violence Prevention Week kicks off with a series of events in the City of Columbia. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events.  According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…

Teen Dies After Car Catches Fire in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A 16-year-old  is dead after his car crashed and caught fire in Richland County on Saturday Morning. Troopers say the crash happened at the intersection of Two Notch Road and Clemson Road in Elgin at 12:30am. The car left the roadway, struck a guardrail and caught fire, according to investigators. On Saturday, Richland County Coroner Gary…