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Watch: City of Columbia/Edventure Unveil Kid Friendly Cookbook

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to cook some Kid Friendly meals here in the Midlands. The City of Columbia and Edventure Children’s Museum are partnering to help you with those family friendly meals, for free. Officials say you can ask for a free copy during your next visit to Edventure Children’s Museum. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Columbia, Edventure Children’s…

Watch: 4 Arrested, 1 Sought in Burglaries

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) —  On Thursday officers from Newberry and Union counties announced the arrests of four suspects the say were part of a burglary ring in the area. Whitmire Police Chief Jeremiah Sinclair describes suspects Kenneth Braswell, Sierra Braswell, Crystal Hughes  and Donald Price as career criminals. Authorities arestill searching for Ansel Wallen who is also believed to be…

Watch: Coroner Identifies Body Found in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the body found inside a vehicle in West Columbia Thursday morning. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the man as 30-year-old Michael Andy McMillan of Columbia. Authorities are still investigating the death, deputies say the body was found in a vehicle in the 1600 block of Double Branch Road…

Clyburn’s Request for Federal Road Funds in SC Approved

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Department of Transportation commissioners have approved U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn’s request to reallocate $21.5 million of unused federal money to four road projects in his district. Clyburn said Thursday the roads in Sumter, Orangeburg and Columbia follow federal requirements of being within 50 miles of the original projects. Republicans are criticizing the new designation. Categories: Local…

Watch: USC Fills Donation Trucks to Baton Rouge

COLUMBIA, S.C. COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–(USC) — Because of the overwhelming compassion of the Midlands community, the Gamecock football equipment truck has been filled with donations for Baton Rouge flood relief. A second truck is being filled today and anticipated to be full after this evening’s soccer game.  The truck is located on Heyward Street next to Dodie Anderson Academic Center. …