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Pools and Splash Pads Open in City of Columbia

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to make a splash?   The City of Columbia has announced the Maxcy Gregg Pool located at 1655 Park Circle and Greenview Park Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on opening day, Saturday May 26. The pools will also be open from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Both pools will be open for recreational swimming on Memorial…
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Richland Renaissance project put on hold after firing of county administrator

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland Renaissance project has been put on hold. Councilman Seth Rose says the council voted Thursday (5/25) to freeze funds for the project that would turn most of Columbia Place Mall into Richland County offices. The project’s architect, former county administrator Gerald Seals, was fired by the council earlier this month. Categories: Local News, News,…
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DNR offers courtesy boat inspections Memorial Day Weekend

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during Memorial Day weekend, SCDNR law enforcement will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state. SCDNR officers will perform thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Midlands Gold Star Family Shares What Memorial Day Means For Them

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  WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– “Sometimes when I have a lot on my mind, or I’m thinking about him, I’ll come out and stay for a while,” Sissy Rabon said.  Sissy Rabon visits her son, Sgt. Luther Rabon Jr, better known as Will, once a week. But this weekend, he will have some extra long visits.   “Before this happened it was…
Local News, News, Richland, State

RCSD searches for robbery, assault suspect

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Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman wanted in connection with robbery and aggravated assault shown in the video below. Officials say that the incident took place at the BP Gas Station on Fontaine Rd. on Tuesday (5/22). The victim was an employee of the store and received minor injuries. Anyone with information…
Local News, News, Orangeburg

Suspect Accused of Shooting at Deputies Arrested

Rob Dew,

Derian James/OCSO Eutawville, S.C. (WOLO)– The US Marshals Service says they have arrested a suspect accused of shooting at deputies. Investigators say 18 year old Derian James was arrested this afternoon in Eutawville. James is accused of shooting at Orangeburg County deputies while they were trying to execute an arrest warrant at a home on Coleman street last week. Categories:…
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Valagro Bringing New Jobs to Midlands

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A fertilizer company is helping the Midlands job market grow. Valagro announced it’s launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County, creating 47 new jobs. Officials say the facility comes with a 14 million dollar investment in the local economy. The company specializes in the production and marketing of specialty nutrients for use in agricultural production and other industrial…