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Thousands rally to “End the R-word”

Approximately 2,000 students, teachers, family members and volunteers gathered to celebrate the Special Olympics and to pledge to support the elimination of the R-word and advocate for respect.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Spreading the word to end the R-word. An event took place Tuesday afternoon on the South Carolina State House grounds. Approximately 2,000 students, teachers, family members and volunteers gathered to celebrate the Special Olympics and to pledge to support the elimination of the R-word and advocate for respect. Barbara Oswald with the South Carolina chapter of…
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Logistics Company Bringing 75 Jobs to Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ An Ohio logistics company is opening its third South Carolina office, creating 75 jobs in Greenville.
ABC Columbia Staff

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ An Ohio logistics company is opening its third South Carolina office, creating 75 jobs in Greenville. Total Quality Logistics says the new jobs are expected to be created during the next three years. The company connects customers who need things shipped with shipping companies. Total Quality Logistics was established almost 20 years ago in Cincinnati. It…
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Special Olympics rally at State House

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the Special Olympics will host its annual rally at the State House. According to organizers, nearly 2,000 students, teachers, families and volunteers will gather at the Statehouse to celebrate Special Olympics. The rally will also include a message to “Spread the Word to End the R-word.” According to organizers, “End the R-word” is a world-wide movement…
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WATCH: USC creates dream wedding for Bluffton couple

A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina. Henry Simmons, 30, married his girlfriend of a year-and-a-half, Lea Scavo, 24, in front of family, friends and some anxious USC students at the River Roads and Jasmine House and Gardens. The 45 students,…

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Prices at the Pump rising in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are going up. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in Columbia are up nearly six cents in the last week. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average $1.78 per gallon. The national average is $1.98 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.com. As we head into Spring, prices are still much lower than this same time…
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Watch: 14 Arrests in NE Richland Crimes

ABC Columbia Staff

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)— On March 10th Sheriff Leon Lott’s opponent in the upcoming election, James Flowers, released a statement highlight the increased crime in Northeast Richland County. On Monday, Sheriff Lott released a statement saying the department has made fourteen arrests stemming from eight incidents in the Northeast part of the county. According to Lt. Curtis Wilson with RCSD,…

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Watch: House Starts Debate on Spending Plan

The proposed budget includes roughly $7.5 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1st.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The House of Representatives took up the state’s spending plan on Monday afternoon. The proposed budget includes roughly $7.5 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1st. The House passed through several sections of the budget without any debate Monday and also started making progress on amendments to help fix South Carolina roads. Lawmakers approved…
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Officials: St. Pat’s in Five Points a “huge success”

Five Points Association says nearly 44,000 people attended this past Saturday's event.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Organizers say the 34th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration was a huge success. The Five Points Association says nearly 44,000 people attended this past Saturday’s event. Co-chair of the Five Points Foundation Amy Beth Franks says while there were no major incidents there were 43 arrests. Here’s more information from the official release from…