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Columbia Parks/Rec and Columbia Police Partner for National Youth Violence Prevention

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will take part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a series of events. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events.  According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…

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Road Closures in Lexington due to Shamrock Parade

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — The town of Lexington is going green Saturday with its annual St Patrick’s Shamrock Parade. There will be several road closures according to Lexington Police. The road closures and detours will begin at 12:00 p.m. with the closure of West Butler Street, from Columbia Avenue to North Church Street, along with Haygood Street and part of…
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SC DOT : Traffic Now Moving on I-26 WB after Lane Closures

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — I-26 Westbound has been cleared and is now back open after a fatal accident Friday . According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Saturday morning the west bound lane was washed, barricades pulled and the Highway Patrol now moving vehicles through. According to SC DOT, with I-26 westbound reopening, the plan is to keep…
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‘Run for Her Life’ Race at Saluda Shoals

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Get ready to lace up your tennis shoes, for a good cause. Lighthouse for Life,   a Midlands based group, is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10. The race is a glow run and is family friendly, according to organizers. Kids 7 and under are free. The Run starts at 7 p.m….
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City of Columbia Looking for Volunteers to Conduct Public Life Survey

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable,…
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Truckload donation delivered to Oliver Gospel Mission

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A generous donation has been made to the Oliver Gospel Thrift Store. Friday (3/9) morning, a tractor-trailer full of lightly used La-Z-Boy furniture showed up to drop everything off. La-Z-Boy collected cash donations and the items during a trade-in sale earlier this month. Each donation generates approximately $5,000 in revenue for the charity, which in this…