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Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Governor’s office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County. According to the Governor’s office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years. Zeus develops and manufacturers polymer tubing for a variety of industries, including the medical, fluid handling and electrical markets. The…
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City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival

Crysty Vaughan,

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival.  The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets.  This year’s parade grand marshal is former state Representative Bakari Sellers. City organizers sat the festival will include exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment….
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SCE&G To Host Energy Efficient Neighborhood Program in Blackville

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get your house more energy efficient? SCE&G is hosting a community meeting about the Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Program. According to SCE&G, this meeting is for Blackville residents and will offer energy assessments, education and the direct installation of energy-saving improvements to more than 1,000 participating customers at no charge. In addition to the energy-saving measures,…
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Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive : Roll Up Your Sleeves

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Roll up your sleeves for a good cause Friday. The Red Cross and City of Columbia are hosting the 8th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood Drive Friday, February 2, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. According to Red Cross officials, blood donors who stop by will receive a free…
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5 Arrested on Drug Charges in Sumter County

ABC Columbia Staff,

Sumter, SC (WOLO) —- Five people are behind bars after The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office was in the process of executing a search warrant on the Relax Inn Motel  in the 10-thousand block of Lynches River Road, in Sumter County Wednesday. According to Deputies,  The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested 55 year old David Tyler, 37 year old April Moore,…
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Wear red Friday for heart disease awareness

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Thursday (2/1), Governor Henry McMaster announced the state is going red to raise awareness for the battle against heart disease. Experts say heart disease is the number one killer of women. McMaster delivered an official proclamation declaring Friday (2/2) as “Wear Red Day” in South Carolina to honor and support the women affected by heart disease….