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Tis the Season: SC Christmas Tree set to arrive at State House

Official South Carolina State Christmas tree set to arrive this week at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A sure sign of the holiday season is the arrival of the Official South Carolina State Christmas tree. The Columbia Garden club announced the tree, from Maryland, is scheduled to arrive at the State House Tuesday morning. First Lady Peggy McMaster will welcome the tree to the grounds. The tree will be lit Sunday, November 24, 2019…

Sights and sounds from the City’s Veterans Day Parade

A look at some sights from the annual Veterans Day Parade in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Folks from the Midlands and across the State turned out to honor our Nations Veterans, Monday, during the City of Columbia’s annual Veterans Day Parade. Veterans from across the state were honored during the 41st Annual Veterans Day Parade. The annual celebration covered several city blocks from Sumter and Laurel streets and to Pendleton street. It is…

Fire investigation underway at reported vacant home in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The cause of a weekend fire is under investigation. Columbia Fire crews battled a fire the 5200 block of Middleton Street on Sunday. Heavy fire was found coming from the front of the home, say fire officials. Officials say the home was reportedly vacant and no one was injured. The fire is under investigation.   Categories: Local…

City of Columbia Veterans Day Parade today

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans from across the state will be honored Monday, November 11, during the City of Columbia’s 41st Annual Veterans Day Parade. The annual celebration starts at 11am at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets and continues down Sumter Street to Pendleton street. It is one of the southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades. City officials say this year’s…

Colleton County sheriff arrested, charged with domestic violence

by Matt Dillane

R.A. “Andy” Strickland (Photo: Colleton County Sheriff’s Office) COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — The sheriff of Colleton County has been arrested on Saturday amid an investigation. According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Colleton County Sheriff Andy Strickland has been charged with one count of domestic violence in the second degree. An affidavit stated that on Thursday around 10…

Gamecock Saturday Night on ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— College football is here and ABC Columbia is your place to follow all the action. Gamecock Saturday Night, ABC Columbia‘s college football show, airs tonight after College Football on ABC. Mike Gillespie and Cameron Gaskins will update you on all the action from college football‘s Saturday match ups. We’ll have the latest from the South Carolina Appalachian…

Columbia to host annual Veterans Day Parade Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans from across the state will be honored Monday, November 11, during the City of Columbia’s 41st Annual Veterans Day Parade. The annual celebration starts at 11am at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets and continues down Sumter Street to Pendleton street. It is one of the southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades. City officials say this year’s…