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‘First Thursdays’ on Main

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Take advantage of the beautiful weather by heading downtown Columbia for First Thursday on Main. As they do every month, businesses are staying open late, they’ll be offering a mix of specials, events and entertainment. It all starts from The Whig, in the 12 hundred block, all the way to the Gallery at City Hall, you will find…

McMaster, Smith Campaigns Respond to Templeton’s ‘No Salary’ Announcement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Republican candidate Catherine Templeton says if elected as governor of our state, she will not accept money for the position. Templeton’s claims have some of her opponents crying foul. Governor Henry McMaster’s campaign manager responded saying: “In her career as a government ‘outsider’ Templeton has made hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars in salary, requested tens of thousands…

Quorum Report: Investigating CFD’s Sole-Source Contract for Fire Trucks

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Nearly $5 million worth of fire truck purchases by the City of Columbia Fire Department has highlighted concerns about where they’re coming from in a recent Quorum Columbia investigative report. The online publication, a partner of ABC Columbia, looked into a sole-source contract the CFD has with Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus. Quorum points out that…

Party for Patients at Palmetto Children’s Hospital

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Halloween came a little early for some tiny ghouls and goblins… These trick or treaters got a special party for patients in the halls of the Children’s Hospital. Palmetto Health says its a great way to lift spirits. This is the tenth year for the Halloween party for the Children’s hospital. Categories: Local News Tags: Halloween

Lexington Police Dept. to Host Luncheon for Fallen Trooper

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington Police Department is helping the family of a fallen SC Trooper. Chief Terrence Green says the department will be having a luncheon to benefit the family of South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Keith Rebman, Jr. Rebman died in the line of duty in a collision last week in Greenville County. On Thursday, November 2, 2017, from…

City of Columbia to Break Ground on New Busby St. Community Center

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A new community center is headed to the City of Columbia. On Thursday, the City of Columbia will hold a groundbreaking for the Busby Street Community Resource & Training Center. It will take place near the James Clyburn Memorial Pedestrian Bridge. According to the city, construction will start this week and is expected to be complete in…