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Get your scare on while helping hurricane victims

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

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…
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Consumer News: Free Shred Day in Chapin

Crysty Vaughan

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…
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Columbia School Bus Rear-Ended, Driver Ticketed

ABC Columbia Staff

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…
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Halloween Safety Tips From RSCD and Columbia Fire Department

ABC Columbia Staff

  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…
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Bond Set for Suspended, Former Lawmakers and Political Advisor

Rob Dew

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Five men, a suspended state senator, a suspended state representative, his political-consultant father, and two former state lawmakers were in bond court Tuesday after they were indicted by State Solicitor David Pascoe as part of his probe into corruption at the statehouse. Richard Quinn Sr., a political consultant, was issued a $15,000 bond. He is charged…
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Carolina-Clemson Food Drive for SC Food Banks

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The rivalry between the Gamecocks and Tigers will never perish… just like the non perishables the two are collecting for harvest hope. Bi-Lo is the collection site for donations of canned goods and non perishables to help end hunger and support Harvest Hope Food bank and Golden Harvest. Fans can donate in support of Carolina or Clemson through…