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New Smartphones Will Impact Columbia’s Police Department

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is getting smarter. New smartphones will be in the hands of every single officer soon. The Columbia Police Department said using smartphones will improve their capability to address crime concerns by allowing them easier access to internal information, sharing information and connecting with the community more on social media. “It’s a total game…

DREAM Act Now Rally

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Dozens of protestors are hoping Congress will hear their message loud and clear and have gathered outside the South Carolina State house urging Congress to pass the Clean Bill that would protect children and young adults still in the United States under DACA also known Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals and fight President Trump’s proposed wall….

Governor Urges SC Residents to Stand During Anthem

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure you take time to honor our nation’s flag. Tuesday afternoon the governor issued a proclamation urging South Carolinians to stand when Pink sings the national anthem before Sunday’s game. The request follows a season of controversy surrounding the anthem at NFL games where some…

Richland County Deputies: Fatal Weekend Shooting Suspect Caught in Miami

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says the U.S. Marshal Service has arrested a man wanted in connection to a fatal weekend shooting in Richland County.  Deputies say Curtis Hicks was arrested in Miami, Florida.  According to Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 around 10am, deputies responded to the 600 block of Old Manor Road for a shots…

Comet Bus Routes: Public Hearing on Newly Proposed Routes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a new route on the Comet Bus?  The COMET will host a series of public meetings about proposed route changes and expansion in the Northwest Columbia/Irmo corridor. According to a release, the changes include the elimination of routes 34: St. Andrews and 34b: Bush River/St. Andrews and the implementation of the following proposed routes:          801:…

Irmo Police Announce Public Safety Checkpoints

IRMO, SC (WOLO– The Irmo Police Department has announced they will be conducting a Public Safety Checkpoint this week. According to police, it will take place in the New Friarsgate subdivision on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. During a public safety checkpoint, officers will be checking driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, and insurance. According to police, they are conducting the checkpoint in…

St. Pats Festival Announces Musical Line-Up

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to go green? The annual St Patrick’s day Festival in Five Points is gearing up for another year of fun and food and music. The festival is set for Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to 7pm. Organizers today announced the line-up for the 36th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points festival is as follows: Judah &…

Amplify: City Of Columbia Launches Cultural Plan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia leaders want to boost the city’s cultural arts scene. Monday, at the Township Auditorium, the city kicked off its new cultural plan called, “Amplify.” The plan is meant to highlight and strengthen existing arts in the capital city and to create economic prosperity in the region. According to city leaders, Amplify is a partnership between One…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Town of Elloree

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Residents in the town of Elloree no longer have to boil their water. According to officials, the town of Elloree and areas serviced by the Elloree Water System is no longer under a boil water advisory. The advisory had been put in place due to a water line break. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Boil Water Advisory lifted

Columbia Mayor To Deliver State of the City

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will release his plans for Columbia, for the new year in an address Tuesday. The Mayor will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m.  Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at Columbia College which is at 1301 Columbia College Drive. According to city officials, the address will be held in the…