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Jaeger schnitzel, and bratwurst, with sides of spaetzle, sauerkraut – Hungry yet?

Tyler and Grace get a sneak peek at Oktoberfest returns to Columbia this weekend
Tyler Ryan

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — The 7th Annual Oktoberfest opens Friday at the Incarnation Lutheran Church, located at 3005 Devine Street. According to organizers, this year’s festival promises to be better than ever. We’re offering another biergarden with exclusively German beer. Sunday, everybody’s a Lutheran — $10 dinners all day. And we’re again closing out the festival with the awesome Beer…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Ready to eat – just about everywhere in the next 11 days?

Restaurant week returns to Columbia
Tyler Ryan

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)  Restaurant Week returns to Columbia, running through October 22.  The 11 day food fest means you can experience 60 local restaurants who have prepared special menus at special prices to allow you to taste a little of everything. Restaurants in the area will offer special multi-course menus showcasing the best of their cuisine. Restaurant Week gives food lovers…
Lexington, Local News, News

Parents Worried After School District Sends Waring About Man at Bus Stop

Alexis Frazier

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Stranger danger is the message Lexington School District One is sending after a student claimed that an unknown man offered the student a ride at the stop Thursday morning. “It’s crazy,” Jennifer Jeffcoat, a concerned parent said. “I just don’t know what the world’s coming to. Your kids aren’t safe at the bus stop. I know its…
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Attorney for Suspended State Senator Asks Judge to Dismiss Misconduct Case

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The attorney for a South Carolina Senator accused of pocketing more than $130k is asking a Judge to dismiss the indictments. State Senator John Courson has been suspended since March. He is accused of using campaign donations for personal expenses and misconduct in office. His attorney argues that Solicitor David Pascoe, the special prosecutor investigating corruption…
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State Fair Turns Into ‘Camel Kingdom,’ Big Hit With Fair Visitors

It’s no mirage. Those are real camels enjoying the Famously Hot city.
ABC Columbia Staff

      Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Thirteen Dromadaire Camels are in the middle of the State Fair. All the way from the Canary Islands, these rare snow-white and spotted camels are stealing the show.   “These guys are 6 years old, as you can see they love attention. They know when the camera’s rolling, you can pet them if you want,”…
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Midlands Fire Departments Celebrate Fire Prevention with Parade

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Sirens at full blast…Fire trucks rolled down Main Street in Downtown Columbia Thursday for the Fire Prevention Parade. This is the 20th year that fire departments from around the Midlands put on their finest for the Fire Safety week parade, part of Fire Prevention Safety week. Fire Prevention week will also continue Friday. The Columbia Fire Department…