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City Holds Hampton Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will soon welcome visitors to a new phase at Hampton park. The City Parks & Recreation Department was set to host a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the new community center at Hampton Park on Saturday, October 21. According to officials, the new 3,000-square-foot community center will include open meeting space, accessible restrooms, office space,…
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Halloween Pet Adoption Special: Columbia and Lexington

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking for a furry friend, and a spooky good deal? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is set to host a Halloween Pet Adoption Special. According to City officials, the adoption fees will be reduced to $31. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming If you’d like to take part you can…
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Mayor’s Annual Breakfast Helps Those Hungry For a Cure

Alexis Frazier

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- This morning hundreds of residents got to pig out for a good cause. Mayor Steve Benjamin hosted the Annual Isabel Law Breast Cancer Breakfast at City Hall. Proceeds from the event go to Palmeto Health Foundation for the Bosom Buddies Fund, which helps get women post-mastectomy bras and other support materials. The annual event is named after…
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SC Pride Celebrates 28th Year With Two-Day Festival

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Pride says they are preparing for an event Columbia has never seen before. President Jeff March said getting ready to host a parade downtown at night was not easy but he hopes it will be the best pride parade yet. “Tonight is our first-ever night parade in the City of Columbia,” said March. “This is a…