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School district raising funds for students, families who lost homes in apartment fire

IRMO, SC (WOLO) – At least 13 children lost their homes Monday night in Irmo when a fire destroyed part of the Gleneagle Apartments. According to Lexington Richland School District 5, a number its students were displaced.  In an email sent to parents and staff, the district offered a way to donate through the District Five Foundation, which helps in…

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden mourning the loss of tiger

Photo: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Some sad news to pass along from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Tuesday evening. A spokesperson for the zoo says it’s male tiger Vitali passed away after nine years at Riverbanks. Zoo officials say Vitali was a tremendous ambassador for his species and amazing members and guests with his beauty, presence and massive…