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West Columbia PD Participate in No-Shave November

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) – A hairy situation is happening at the West Columbia Police Department.For the first time, the department is waving their grooming policy to participate in No-Shave November. The West Columbia Police Department (WCPD) is growing hair to raise money for No-Shave.org (benefitting Colorectal Cancer Research, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and Prevent Cancer Foundation) and the West…

Georgia Man Charged in Connection with Threats to U.S. Senator Tim Scott

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a Georgia man charged with threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Tim Scott from South Carolina has a history of threats against other members of congress and news organizations. A sworn statement by a FBI agent says Jason Kenneth Bell of Cochran, Georgia, called Scott’s office on Oct. 23, saying “I am going to kill…

‘First Thursdays’ on Main

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Take advantage of the beautiful weather by heading downtown Columbia for First Thursday on Main. As they do every month, businesses are staying open late, they’ll be offering a mix of specials, events and entertainment. It all starts from The Whig, in the 12 hundred block, all the way to the Gallery at City Hall, you will find…

New York Terror Attack Investigation Latest

New York City, NY (WOLO) – Today New Cork City is still reeling after the deadliest terror attack to hit the city since 9/11. Police say a 29-year-old man drove a truck down a pedestrian path in lower Manhattan aiming at walkers, runners and bicyclists, killing eight people and injuring 12 more. Categories: National News, News

McMaster, Smith Campaigns Respond to Templeton’s ‘No Salary’ Announcement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Republican candidate Catherine Templeton says if elected as governor of our state, she will not accept money for the position. Templeton’s claims have some of her opponents crying foul. Governor Henry McMaster’s campaign manager responded saying: “In her career as a government ‘outsider’ Templeton has made hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars in salary, requested tens of thousands…

Quorum Report: Investigating CFD’s Sole-Source Contract for Fire Trucks

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Nearly $5 million worth of fire truck purchases by the City of Columbia Fire Department has highlighted concerns about where they’re coming from in a recent Quorum Columbia investigative report. The online publication, a partner of ABC Columbia, looked into a sole-source contract the CFD has with Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus. Quorum points out that…

Party for Patients at Palmetto Children’s Hospital

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Halloween came a little early for some tiny ghouls and goblins… These trick or treaters got a special party for patients in the halls of the Children’s Hospital. Palmetto Health says its a great way to lift spirits. This is the tenth year for the Halloween party for the Children’s hospital. Categories: Local News Tags: Halloween

Lexington Police Dept. to Host Luncheon for Fallen Trooper

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington Police Department is helping the family of a fallen SC Trooper. Chief Terrence Green says the department will be having a luncheon to benefit the family of South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Keith Rebman, Jr. Rebman died in the line of duty in a collision last week in Greenville County. On Thursday, November 2, 2017, from…