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Wet Willie’s Columbia location says goodbye for now

(Source: Wet Willies Facebook) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  Wet Willie’s downtown location is saying goodbye to Columbia, well at least for now. The popular downtown restaurant is located on Gervais Street and is known for its daiquiris and food. In a Facebook post, the restaurant released a statement saying, “We are sad to say goodbye for now as we have…

5 people displaced after house fire in Lexington County

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Five people are displaced after a house fire, according to the County of Lexington. On Saturday, January 7th, Lexington County Fire Service responded to a house fire just before 8 a.m. to the 100 block of Huggins Street in Red Bank. High flames were showing from the home when units arrived on scene. Officials say…

Multiple people displaced after fire at Columbia apartment complex

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Multiple people are displaced after a fire at an apartment complex on Howell Court in Columbia. According to Columbia-Richland Fire Department, crews were called to scene shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 7th. Crews were able to put out the flames however multiple units in one building was left damaged. A fire at an apartment building…

Stand Up for Life March and Rally held at state house

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Hundreds gathered on the fronts steps of the state house to show support to end abortion in South Carolina. On Saturday, January 7, Stand Up for Life March and Rally goers marched from Sumter St. to the state house. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, State Attorney General Alan Wilson, and various religious leaders spoke to supporters and…

City of Columbia holds t-shirt design contest

Columbia,. SC (WOLO) — The City of Columbia is holding a t-shirt design contest! Two designs will be chosen from the entries. One that will be used on a short sleeved shirt for spring and summer and the other will be featured on a long sleeved shirt during the Fall and Winter. Shirts will be sold in partnership with Experience…