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Good Morning Curtis: Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuit

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, made time for Bo time this morning at Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuit restaurant on Sunset Boulevard. Curtis went behind the scenes, or behind the counter, to see what goes into making the famous Bojangles biscuit. Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and…

Parts of West Columbia Riverwalk Closed due to Flooding

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Parts of the West Columbia Riverwalk Park are closed due to flooding, say officials.  The area from the Gervais Street Bridge to the Moffatt St. entrance are closed until further notice. Officials say the closure is due to high water in that area.  Once the flood waters subside and the Riverwalk path is clear again, the…

Recent study claims chewing gum is good for your health

(WOLO) – A new study says there are health benefits to chewing gum. Researchers found people expend extra energy if they chew gum while walking, especially older men. Chewing gum can help people lose weight, stimulate circulation, and help cope with stress. You can read more about the study in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science. Categories: Entertainment News, Local…

School District Five announces new Chapin Intermediate School principal

Chapin, S.C. (WOLO) – School District Five has announced a new principal of Chapin Intermediate School. Denise Barth is a veteran educator who has served as principal of Catawba Trail Elementary School since 2011 and was named a 2017 National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Barth is replacing Vann Holden, who is leaving to serve as…

Coroner identifies victim of fatal Swansea crash

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher has identified an individual who died during a single-car crash this afternoon near Swansea. Arbie Dewayne “Wayne” Taylor, 48 was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries. Taylor was the passenger of a vehicle that left the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert, and collided with a tree. He…

Father accused of killing 5 children to plead insanity

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – The father accused of killing his 5 children is planning to plead insanity in his upcoming murder trial. Timothy Jones’ attorneys notified prosecutors of their intent for the trial which is set to begin on October 15th. Investigators say Jones killed his five children in 2014, put their bodies in plastic bags and drove around for several…