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Columbia Fire Dept. Swiftwater Rescue Division Shares River Rescue Tips

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just yesterday, the Columbia Fire Department rescued five people stranded on the Saluda River. Fortunately, no one was injured. The department is holdng it’s annual swift water training this weekend. Division Chief Daniel McManus said if you find yourself lost or struggling down the river, the first thing you should do is alert officials and let them…

Vista’s Lincoln Tunnel Opens Downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s a new place to walk and bike in the Vista. The last leg of the Lincoln Tunnel in the Vista was opened this week during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The project was the vision of the Leadership Columbia Class of 2017. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the completion of the tunnel adds recreation options for families, residents…

Artista Vista

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gallery doors are open in the Vista for the Annual Artista Vista. The gallery crawl runs through April 22, 2017. It features open houses and talks with local gallery owners. Event goers can take a look at paintings, pottery and sculpture. Participating Artista Vista galleries will be open for gallery hours and several are offering special events,…

Governor McMaster says Roads Bill is a Priority

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Fixing South Carolina’s roads is a number one priority for Governor Henry McMaster. The Governor says the roads bill is number one at this time, but he says the question is where do we get the money? The Governor says he will not approve a roads bill that raises the gas tax to help fund repairs. The…

Martin and Staley Receive Contract Extensions

COLUMBIA, S.C. (SC SID) – Coming off historic runs through the NCAA Tournament, the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved new contracts for head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin and head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, it was announced today. Martin, who guided the Gamecocks to their first Final Four in program history, had one year added…