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Spoleto Festival Kicks off in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The 42nd annual Spoleto Festival USA is kicking off in South Carolina. The arts festival started at noon Friday in front of Charleston City Hall. The international festival features more than 150 performances. The festival runs through June 10 and includes opera, theater, dance performances as well as chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music. The festival…

Good Morning Curtis: Indah Coffee

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, got ready for the cool weekend with some warm coffee. Curtis saw how the staff at Indah Coffee on Sumter Street hand make a warm cup of Joe for you when you’re on the go. Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features,…

Donate: Boots and Badges Blood Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They’re taking part in this year’s “Boots and Badges Blood Drive” sponsored by the Red Cross. This year the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police Department are going head to head with the Columbia Fire…

President Trumps backs out of talks with North Korea

(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – The sudden about-face from the President comes after North Korea released a statement once again threatening to pull out of the talks and insulting Vice President Mike Pence. The South Korean President’s Office says they were given no advance warning of President Trump’s announcement. Watch the video above for more information. Categories: National News, News, Politics

Orangeburg Escapee Update

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The nation-wide manhunt continues for Curtis Green who is one of three who escaped Orangeburg County Jail last Saturday. The other two escapees, Christopher Boltin and Tyshon Johnson are back behind bars.   Thursday, Orangeburg County Sheriff Ravenell said Curtis Green is being aggressively sought. Tuesday, Tyshon Johnson was captured in North Carolina, while the third man charged…

McMaster approves tax credit for Exceptional Needs Children’s Fund

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill today that boosted funding for special needs groups around the state. The governor was joined by children with special needs and their families, all of who will benefit from the signing. The bill, which is called ‘The Exceptional Needs Children’s Fund’, will provide tuition tax credits.   Categories: News,…

Richland Co. Recreation Commission Names New Executive Director

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Richland County Recreation Commission has a new executive director. Thursday the commission announced Lakita Watson will take over the top spot. Watson comes to Richland County from Virginia where she spent 20 years as a parks and recreation professional. The previous director, James Brown III was dismissed after he was indicted on charges of misconduct in…