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Groundhog Predicts More Winter

Feb 2, 2018 8:46 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

Keep the coats and scarves handy, old man winter isn’t done yet according to Punxsutawney Phil.

Hoop it Up Blood Drive

Feb 2, 2018 8:29 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

The City of Columbia hosts their annual Hoop it Up Blood Drive in hopes of offering life saving donations when there is a need here in the Midlands.

Go Red For Women

Feb 2, 2018 8:24 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

South Carolina pulled out their red to bring awareness to the number one killer of women.

Will You Stand for the National Anthem Sunday? Viewers React to the Governor’s Super Bowl Proclamation

Feb 2, 2018 6:45 PM EST

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- NFL players taking a knee to protest social injustices moved to the forefront of political conversations after President Trump condemned them for the act. South Carolina governor Henry McMaster stands with the president. Earlier this week, Governor McMaster issued a proclamation, encouraging everyone in the state to stand for the national anthem during Super Bowl LII. Whether…

CDC: Flu Season Worsens Nationally

Feb 2, 2018 3:27 PM EST

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NEW YORK (AP) – It looks like Groundhog Day for the nation’s flu report, too: It’s gotten worse, and there are weeks of suffering ahead. The government’s latest report out Friday shows the flu season continued to intensify last week. One of every 14 visits to doctors and clinics were for symptoms of the flu. That’s the highest level since…

Plant Expansion Expected to Bring 350 Jobs to Calhoun County

Feb 2, 2018 1:30 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Governor’s office announced that Zeus Industrial Products is expanding operations in Calhoun County. According to the Governor’s office, the $76 million dollar investment is expected to bring 350 jobs, over the next several years. Zeus develops and manufacturers polymer tubing for a variety of industries, including the medical, fluid handling and electrical markets. The…

City to Hold Black History Month Parade and Festival

Feb 2, 2018 12:30 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a parade and festival. The 14th Annual Karamu Black History Parade and Festival is being held Saturday, February 3 at the corner of Harden and Gervais streets. This year’s parade grand marshal is former state Representative Bakari Sellers. City organizers sat the festival will include exhibitors, vendors and live entertainment….