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Midlands Plant and Flower Festival Blooms September 22-24

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 22-24. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in West Columbia. From mums and pumpkins to lawn and garden accessories, there will be a variety of items on hand…
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Animal Services Hosts Adoption Special in Columbia and Lexington

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to adopt a furry friend? Animal Services is hosting an adoption special Saturday for $15. Columbia and Lexington Services will be hosting their Pre-Owned Adoption Special September 22-23, 2017. All animals include  spay/neuter, micro-chip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming. WHO: Columbia and Lexington Animal Services  WHAT: Pre-Owned Pets Adoption Special WHERE: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 and…
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Owner And Locals React To Empire Supper Club Closing

ABC Columbia Staff

    Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Empire Supper Club is officially closed and their business license revoked. Joe Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, said he was surprised and saddened by the decision. Although appealing is still on the table, he is not sure if he wants to go through with it.  “Appealing right now and possibly opening up again might not…
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Leaders and Organizations Weigh In On Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Insurance said the cost of coverage under the Affordable Care Act will rise in our state next year. Bob Hartwig of Darla Moore’s School of Business says the palmetto state is not alone. “The ACA premiums are raising in most states including South Carolina simply because of higher health insurance cost for…
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Vista Guild Responds To Empire Supper Club Officially Closing

ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Empire Supper Club will have to keep their doors closed. Chief Holbrook delivered the news to Joeseph Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, and Bakari Sellers, his legal representation on Thursday afternoon. Meredith Atkinson, executive director of the Vista Guild said, “We absolutely trust our city leaders and Columbia Police Department…
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SC Attorney General Launches Human Trafficking Web Site

Rob Dew

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Attorney General’s Office launched a new web site Friday to aid in the fight against human trafficking. The web site is humantrafficking.scag.gov/ Attorney General Alan Wilson says the site offers an opportunity to learn about human trafficking, discover events throughout the state, and for victims and survivors to connect with support services. The website also includes…
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New Cat Ordinance in Lexington Co.

Rob Dew

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Lexington County is changing the way it deals with stray cats in the county. Beginning October 1st, community cats will be allowed to live freely throughout the county and no longer subject to restraint or confinement. Anyone wanting to give up a cat for adoption will now be referred to Pawmetto Lifeline. Those who want to…
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Columbia Police Revoke License of Empire Supper Club in the Vista

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police Chief Skip Chief Holbrook says he has finalized his decision to revoke the city-issued business license of the Empire Supper Club. The club, in the Vista, was served an official notice of the decision Thursday night. Empire Supper Club was deemed a public nuisance by the Chief after a weekend shooting in the vista took place…

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Tyler Ryan takes a ride into history on a legendary bomber - with the Liberty Foundation - and so can you!
Tyler Ryan

  During the second World War, the skies over Europe were a battle field, as fighters, transports, and bombers filled the blue yonder, as aviation truly came into its warfare stride. Among the legendary bomber series, which included the B52 and the B24, was the Flying Fortress, the Boeing B17.  With a 103 foot wingspan, four 1200 HP engines, and…