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Excited Fans in Columbia for Beyonce’ and Jay Z concert

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The On The Run II tour, featuring Beyonce and Jay-Z has arrived in Columbia. The superstars will appear in concert at Williams Brice Stadium. Fans are gathering at the stadium, tailgating, partying and planning for the concert. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier spoke with fans Live from Williams Brice. Categories: Entertainment News, Local News Tags: Beyonce

8 guilty verdicts for former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort

ALEXANDRIA, VA (AP, ABC NEWS, WOLO) – Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been found guilty of eight financial crime charges in the first trial victory for special counsel Robert Mueller’s team. This marks the first major prosecution won by special counsel Robert Mueller in his investigation of Russian meddling during the 2016 election. Each count carries a hefty…

Even principals and superintendents get nervous about the first day of school

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  After a nice long summer break, kids were sleepy-eyed but ready to learn on this first day of school. Many school districts across the state had their first day Monday. These halls were filled with an exciting buzz and it is not just the kids who get a little nervous. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, State

Gov. McMaster Lashes Out at Santee-Cooper Board

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster says Santee Cooper is a “rogue agency” after the board’s decision to postpone a meeting scheduled for Monday. The governor says the decision violates the Freedom of Information Act by not providing enough notice of the postponement. The board’s decision was announced Friday. The governor added that the decision to postpone the meeting prevents Charlie…

New Food Delivery App Hiring Drivers in the Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A new food to-go app is delivering 200 jobs to the Midlands. According to the company, Waitr is a restaurant on-demand app that will debut in Columbia this Thursday. The app will compete with similar services like Grub Hub, Uber Eats, and 256-ToGo. A spokesperson for Eaitr says several area businesses have signed up for the service….