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Governor McMaster on Senator Fritz Hollings’ Passing

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) — Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings: “One of South Carolina’s greatest lions roars no more. Fierce, bold, and robust – the sounds of Fritz Hollings’ vision…

Columbia International Festival: Art, dance, food from around the globe

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This weekend you can take an International trip without leaving Columbia. The International Festival kicks off at 10am at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. It is a celebration of art, dance, and food from around the globe. Admission is $7 Saturday, April 6: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday, April 7: 12 Noon to 6:00 PM LOCATION: Cantey and Goodman…

Lace up shoes for Heart Walk

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time to lace up those shoes for heart health. Saturday is the annual Midlands Heart Walk. Walkers accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. For more information on Heart Disease log on to http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=3970&pg=informational&type=fr_informational&sid=1020 April 6, 2019 Check-In 8:00 AM Starts 9:00 AM Length of Walk 5k or 3.1 mile non-competitive walk Categories: Local News Tags: Midlands…

Columbia Fire, Mayor pulling for a cure for kids cancer

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department is known for saving lives by putting out fires and rescuing people from them, plan to help save lives by raising money to cure kids cancer. The CFD is teaming up with Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the organization Curing Kids Cancer for the 6th annual Fire Truck Pull. During the event…