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Irmo Celebrates Fried Okra: 44th Annual Okra Strut

Irmo Okra Strut Festival
Crysty Vaughan

IRMO, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a fried veggie. The 44th annual Irmo Okra Strut kicks off in the Town of Irmo Friday and runs through Saturday. The free, family-friendly event features nationally-recognized bands, like Mother’s Finest, a parade and a recipe contest devoted to its namesake. Friday’s musical acts kick off at 6pm. According to organizers, Saturday starts with the Parade…
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JerryFest Outdoor Concert in Five Points

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Music and more will highlight the JerryFest concert in Five Points Sunday. According to organizers, JerryFest is a free, family and pet friendly outdoor concert to celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia.   Garcia is best known for his work as lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. Event Date and Timeline: Sunday, October 1st at the Five Points fountain…
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Midlands Restaurant to Host Donation Drive For Puerto Rico

Alexis Frazier

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands Restaurant is hosting a donation drive to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The manager of La Isla Bonita say its been a struggle contacting family in Puerto Rico and getting them help. “The things that we’ve actually all taken for granted was taken from our island,” Brendaliz Crepo-Gonzalez , manager of La Isla Bonita said. “It…
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Columbia Sewage Discount Ends, Rates Could Go Up

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – City of Columbia water customers can expect to see an increase on their bills next month. Starting in October, Columbia Water’s annual seasonal sewer discount will end for the year. For seven months of service each year Columbia Water places a limit on the amount of water use that’s charged to residential sewer bills. The utility…
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Argument Ends in Gunfire, Car Shot at

ABC Columbia Staff

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Deputies say an argument erupted in gunfire Wednesday (9/27) afternoon in northeast Richland County. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Polo Road and Saddle Chase Lane. No one was injured but deputies say someone fired several shots into a car. If you have any information on this incident call the Richland County Sheriff’s…