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Public Safety Officials Give Driving Tips For Solar Eclipse

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Public Safety Officials are giving out tips like “Don’t look at the sun while driving.” Emergency officials say that might seem like common sense, but the August 21 eclipse will be so extraordinary and historic, people might forget even the most basic safety rules. Transportation officials say they will put messages like “Don’t look up…

Fireflies to Honor Blackwell Jr.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Last year Spirit Communications Park turned purple to honor the life and music of Prince, this year the team will do the same for his late drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Purple Game 2.0 will take place August 31st. The Fireflies will wear special, Prince-themed, jerseys that will be auctioned off for charity after the game….

Gameday Fairground Parking Available

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The time is now if you want to stake out your tailgating spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium for the upcoming football season. Parking spaces in the fairgrounds went on sale to the general public Thursday. The spaces will run you $290 a pop. To order your space call 1-800-472-3267. Categories: Local News, News, Sports, State, USC Gamecocks

ICYMI: Artists for Africa Inspiring Kids with Dance

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – “Artists for Africa” sets out to inspire kids with dance. The organization was created by former Columbia ballet dancer, Cooper Rust, five years ago in Nairobi, Kenya. Wednesday (8/3) evening they gave folks a glimpse inside their program. ABC Columbia photojournalist John Odom captured the sights, and sounds. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews

State Agencies Discuss Solar Eclipse Plans

State agencies are mapping out a plan to ensure you are safe during this historical event.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina will be the epicenter of the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21.   “We’re always prepared to deal with disasters and things like that throughout the state, but this is going to be a fun event,” MG Robert Livingston said, the S.C. Adjutant General.   While state departments like Highway Patrol, the Department of Natural Resources,…

Update: Shooting Investigation Continues on Villa Ct in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies continue to search for answers in connection with a shooting on Villa Court. According to Deputies, the victim was in stable condition after surgery. The shooting happened Wednesday night off Emanuel Church road around 8pm. No word on what sparked the incident. Deputies says a crime scene investigator has collected potential evidence. Photo Courtesy:…

Governor Launches “Employ SC” Initiative to help with Nuclear Reactor Job Loss

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has launched a new project aimed at helping the thousands of workers who lost jobs due to the Nuclear Reactor decision. SCANA and Santee Cooper Utilities halted construction Monday on the reactors, which are located at the VC Summer Nuclear plant. The decision left thousands of workers out of a job. McMaster…