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SCDNR to offer courtesy boat inspections Labor Day weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If your Labor Day plans include hitting the water, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wants to help keep you safe. SC DNR officials announced they will offer courtest boat inspections during the Labor day holiday weekend. According to officials, boating safety and enforcement officers will perform inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor…

United Airlines adds flights to ‘top college football markets’ including Columbia

  ATLANTA, GA (AP, WOLO) – United Airlines says it’s adding more flights and using bigger planes this fall to carry passengers to college football games across the South and elsewhere in the U.S. The Chicago-based airline says in a statement that the added seats will bring passengers to “top college football markets.” United is adding flights to destinations that…

City Launches Savings program at Watkins Nance Elementary

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia city leaders are hoping a new program will teach children the importance of saving. Mayor Steve Benjamin and members of the Columbia City council unveiled the Columbia Kids Save Program at Watkins-Nance elementary school. In the pilot program, each kindergarten student will receive 50 dollars and as they raise money through the years that will be placed…

City of Columbia Spraying, Treating area where Bird tests positive for West Nile

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A dead bird found within Columbia City limits has tested positive for West Nile, say officials. Columbia City officials have been alerted and are taking action to avoid an outbreak. The city is dropping pellets in the area and will begin spraying Friday. Residents are still advised to use insect repellent and remove any stagnant water nearby….