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The Comet launching “Van Pool” program
The Comet transit service is commiting to extending mobility in the Midlands by teaming up with Commute Enterprise to roll out a new ride share program. COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- The Comet transit service is extending mobility in the Midlands by teaming up with “Commute with Enterprise” to roll out a new program. Vanpool is a ride share program that will…
Elmwood Avenue at Main Street reopened after accident
Columbia Fire Department says the east bound lanes on Elmwood Avenue are closed at Main Street after an early morning accident.
Columbia hosts annual Go Red for Women Day Party
Each year the City of Columbia host the Go Red for Women campaign and this year is no exception. Click here to find out what the City has panned this year and how you can get involved.
Free Tax help Saturday at Cooperative Ministry for those who qualify
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for help with your taxes? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program kicks off Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 am to 2pm at the Cooperative Ministry. Organizers say taxpayers with an annual income of $55,000 or less may qualify for free tax preparation assistance through VITA. If you are interested, officials say you should bring a Photo ID,…
16-year-old suffered gunshot wound to lower body: CPD
Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting in Harbison on Tuesday after one person was reported injured.
I-20 West bound near Exit 58 under construction today
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – SC DOT says I-20 West bound near Exit 58 will be under construction until 10 a.m. today. Officials say the left lane is closed at this time. Stay with ABC Columbia for updates. Construction; I-20 WB: btwn Exit58 & 1 mi W of Exit58, lft ln clsd, Began: 7:30PM, Sch end: 1/31 10AM.| 11:34P— SCDOT Midlands…
Unusual spike of pedestrian deaths in the Midlands
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in the Midlands. Troopers say the amount of fatalities they’ve seen have nearly doubled compared to this time last year. “We look at some of these fatalities and a handful of them are pedestrians on the roadway,” Lance Corporal David Jones, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. It ‘s a growing concern…
Columbia Housing Authority preparing for Special Meeting on Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his State of the City address last night where he highlighted the plans for Allen Benedict Court Apartments and a possible shake-up of the Columbia Housing Authority board of commissioners. We will know a lot more since the Columbia Housing Authority will have a special meeting discussing the Allen Benedict Court Apartments on Thursday…
South Carolina prison officials ask lawmakers for $50 million for faced challenges like security, pay raises
State prison officials are asking lawmakers for more than $50 million for improved security, pay raises for officers and health care for inmates.
