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TD Banks Partners With Keep The Midlands Beautiful to Cut Carbon Footprint

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Some TD bank employees got their hands on a different kind of green Tuesday morning. Their mission is to keep the Midlands Beautiful by cutting down the carbon footprint. Thirty-five volunteers got crafty for a good cause. TD banks partnered with Keep The Midlands Beautiful to turn an illegal dumping cite on Bush River Road into something worth gazing…

A night of blood sucking and ballet

William Starrett joins Tyler Ryan to talk about this years favorite Transylvanian resident

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–For over two decades, audiences have  been memorized by a handsome man from Transylvania, and his “thirst” for necks, and this Halloween is no different.  According to Columbia City Ballet Executive Director William Starrett, this years Dracula: A Ballet with a Bite promises to not disappoint. Starrett says that every year, although the base story is the same,…

Get your scare on while helping hurricane victims

Tyler Ryan learns how Midlands Tech annual haunting will help people get scared - and eat!

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)  Midlands Tech will host the annual spookfest called the Haunted Trail Wednesday night.  The event is sponsored and created by the theater and performance students at the school, and encompass a 20 minute terrifying experience in the woods behind Morris Hall. The Haunted Trail starts at 7:30 PM, with the entry cost three non-perishable items, which will…

Consumer News: Free Shred Day in Chapin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can get rid of your old bills and paperwork this week in a Free Shred Day. The Chapin Police Department and Shred360 are hosting a free Shred Event on Thursday, October 26 from 10 am to 12 pm in the Chapin Town Hall parking lot, located at 157 NW Columbia Avenue. This free service is open to Chapin area…

Columbia School Bus Rear-Ended, Driver Ticketed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A handful of students were taken to the hospital Tuesday (10/24) morning as a precaution after an accident involving a school bus. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say it happened on Cushman Drive near 277. According to police a pick up truck rear-ended the bus. Police say the driver of the truck was ticketed for…

Halloween Safety Tips From RSCD and Columbia Fire Department

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)–  “Reeses peanut butter cups,” Brick Lewis said, Columbia Fire Department’s PIO.  “Reeses peanut butter cup… absolutely, Reeses peanut butter cup,” Katelyn Jasak said laughing, with Richland County Sheriff’s Department.    Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia fire have more than just one thing in common, their favorite candy and wanting a safe holiday for everyone.   “We…