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Deputies searching for missing man

Richland County deputies are asking for your help finding a missing man. Investigators say 66 year old Calvin Counts was last seen Monday on the 4000 block of Hardscrabble Rd. Deputies say Counts has conditions that require medications he does not have with him. If you know where he is call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Categories: Local News, News,…

Columbia Jewish Community gathering to remember Victims in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  As the Nation continues to mourn the tragic loss of 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, the midlands Jewish community will gather Tuesday for a remembrance. According to a release from the Columbia Jewish Federation, the community is invited to attend the service of solidarity Tuesday, October 30th at 6:00 PM at Beth Shalom Synagogue…

New Turf! Richland District One officials unveil stadium improvements

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– High School football stadiums throughout Richland School District One are getting a face lift. On Monday, District One officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling renovations at the Stadium at Lower Richland, inlcuding new turf says the District Superintendent. District officials say the improvements include a new press box, new bleachers, and a new track. District officials are…

En Vogue to headline Famously Hot New Year

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– 90’s r&b stars En Vogue will headline this year’s Famously Hot New Year party. The group had hits back in the day like Never Gonna Get It, and Free Your Mind. En Vogue will be joined by the Soda City Brass Band and Charleston hip-hop group Little Stranger. This is Columbia’s 8th Famously Hot New Year celebration….

Ben Lippen holds groundbreaking for expansion project

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands school has announced a major expansion. Ben Lippen held a ground breaking ceremony Monday for Phase One of an expansion, which includes its new center for the Arts and Sciences. School officials say the first phase of the $5.5 million dollar project, includes expanding opportunities in chemistry, robotics, and visual arts. A new track and global business…

VOTE SC: One week until citizens head to the polls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In seven days, votes will head to the polls for mid-term elections. Here are some helpful links as you prepare to cast your vote! 2018 General Elections FAQs – Frequently asked questions related to the 2018 General Election. Get Your Sample Ballot – Find out what offices and candidates will be on your ballot 2018 Constitutional Amendment Question…

Vote 2018 Election Coverage Absentee voting underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday November 6, 2018 for the  General Election. Absentee voting is already underway. Voters this year are deciding on a number of key positions including Governor, seats in the South Carolina Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, plus, a Constitutional Amendment question…