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Orangeburg Police Release Surveillance in Truck Theft

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Deputies have released surveillance video involving the theft of a truck. Deputies say the video shows the victim’s vehicle, a grey Chevy Silverado, at the top of the screen. Security video shows a dark colored suv drive past the truck before making a u-turn. Deputies say the suv stops next to the victim’s truck, someone…

Columbia Fire Responds to Two House Fires Thursday Morning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Fire says it responded to two house fires early Thursday morning. Authorities say it appears both houses were abandoned. Crews responded to the first around 4:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of Santee Avenue, in the Old Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. We’re told that no one was inside the house at the time of the…

Civil Rights Activist to Open Restaurant in The Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands civil rights activist is opening a restaurant filled with people who have left their mark in  Columbia, and the world. “So many people have contributed to American culture that come out of South Carolina,” owner, Kevin Gray said. Once you walk inside Top Notch BBQ you will immediately feel like you’re inside a museum.  The…

Historic Columbia Honoring Black History Month

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Historic Columbia is making sure you get a chance to brush up on your history this February. All throughout Black History Month the organization will be honoring the rich history of local African-American people, places and moments in the Midlands. From educational lunch sessions, to visiting historic African American Sites. “The African American Community shaped the history…

Groundhog Day Hotels Pricier Than Super Bowl

PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA (CNN) —  Groundhog Day is Thursday, and some people are willing to shell out big bucks for a glimpse at Punxsutawney Phil. Hotel website Trivago recently looked at average hotel rates in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Phil appears every Groundhog Day. The average price for a one-night hotel stay in Punxsutawney around Groundhog Day stands at $450 a night….

SC State Enrollment

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Enrollment is on the way up at SC State University, according to the University President. President James Clark told state lawmakers the number of students increased in the Spring semester to more than 26 hundred students. During Clark’s 27 million dollar budget request presentation, he told a house committee that more people believe in the University now. In 2015,…

Local Church Helps Refugees Through International Ministry

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The International Ministry at First Baptist Church in Columbia is dedicated to helping people from other countries. Reverend Ryan Dupree said the ministry seeks to make the newcomers feel welcome. “They come to a strange world when they come here and we just want to show them that they have a family, people that actually care for…