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Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers turned out in support of school choice at the Statehouse Wednesday (1/24) afternoon. The event was part of National School Choice Week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. Opponents of school choice such as the National Education Association say, among other things, school choice…

Viral Video: Man Charged In Comedy House Assault

    Columbia, SC (WOLO)–  An arrest was made in connection to the Comedy House brawl between a man and the comedian on stage. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said there is no blame to put on the Comedy House, or their security team. He said all the blame for this incident, that he says could have easily turned deadly, belongs…

Elton John Coming to Columbia

Provided Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Elton John has announced his fairwell tour and it is making a stop right here in Columbia. The Rocket Man’s “Farewell Yellow-Brick Road” tour will roll through the Colonial Life Arena on March 13th, 2019. The 70 year old entertainer who says he has been touring since he was 17 says he is looking forward to…

Cromer’s P-Nuts Moving to North Main

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The ‘Guaranteed Worst in Town’ slogan is on the move. Cromer’s P-Nuts announced the store is moving from its current location on Huger Street to North Main Street. Cromer’s first opened their doors in Columbia more than 80 years ago. The new Cromer’s will open for business sometime in early February. According to Cromer’s officials the new address…

Comet Bus System to Host Public Input on Proposed Route Changes

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:…