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Columbia gets high marks for LBGTQ equality

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia is ahead of the curve when it comes to LBGTQ equality. LBGTQ stands for, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer. Friday the Human Rights Campaign released the results of its Municipal Equality Index. More than 500 cities across the country were graded on criteria like non-discrimination laws and protections against conversion therapy. The average score was a…

Accused Florence shooter’s son facing second charge

Courtesy:WPDE Florence, S.C. (WOLO)–The son of the suspected Florence shooter is facing a second charge. Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say a second victim has accused Seth Hopkins of sexual assault. Deputies say he is now charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Hopkins father, Fred Hopkins, is accused of opened fire on officers…

Former AC Flora Football Coach Arrested

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–   Richland County deputies say a former AC Flora High School football coach is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and disseminating obscene material. Investigators say De Vonta Ali Levern Hardy was  using a fake Snapchat account to request and receive nude photos of a 17 year old student. Deputies say he also sent nude photos and…

To be or not to be… in Finlay Park this weekend

The SC Shakespeare Company celebrates 25 seasons with a free show in Downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Shakespeare Company celebrates 25 seasons with their production of the classic MacBeth at Finlay Park.  According to Katie Mixon, who plays the title character, the show opens Friday, with shows on Saturday, as well as shows on October 17 – 20. Christopher Harvey says  the show is free and open to the public, starting at…

Irmo Fire helps rescue 15-year-old tortoise in wake of Michael

IRMO, SC (WOLO) – First responders across the Midlands responded quickly Thursday (10/11) morning as Tropical Storm Michael made its way through, but people were not the only ones in need. Several emergency agencies shared various rescues on social media. A couple that caught our eye was a 15-year-old tortoise that needed to be moved to a safer location in…