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Interfaith Partners of SC Begin Harmony Month By Honoring Gov. Haley

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Interfaith Partners of South Carolina (IPSC)  is celebrating Interfaith Harmony Month for the fifth year in the Palmetto State. This year, members of the group honored Governor Haley with an award for her support of their efforts. Haley’s parents accepted the award on her behalf. The network is made up of representatives from 10 different faith-based and…

SC School Grading on Public Report Cards

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina agency that oversees student testing hasn’t officially recommended grading schools A through F on public report cards. But the suggestion has prompted a backlash from educators. Opponents include district superintendents, the state Department of Education and teachers. They contend failing grades will label students and discourage companies from locating there. The state’s Education…

Judge Denies Request to Delay Roof Competency Hearing

COLUMBIA, SC (AP)- A federal judge  denied a request to delay a competency hearing for the white man facing a possible death sentence in the killing of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church. Federal Judge Richard Gergel on Thursday ordered a psychiatric evaluation of Dylann Roof to take place this weekend and a hearing for Monday. In response, attorneys…

A man so talented you have to say his first name twice

Tyler Ryan sits down with Bruce Bruce

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Atlanta based comedian Bruce Bruce is performing at the Comedy House New Year’s weekend.  He stopped by the Good Morning Columbia studios to visit with Tyler Ryan, talk about the show, and take the Cheese Quiz. Categories: Local News Tags: comedy, SCTweets

South Carolina to Get Additional Hurricane Aid

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina will get an additional $65 million in federal aid to help the state rebuild after Hurricane Matthew. The Department of Housing and Urban Development grant is part of a $2.3 billion nationwide package for states hit hard this year by natural disasters. Categories: Local News, News, State

A big day for a favorite cured meat

The GMC Team celebrated Bacon Day with Lizard's Thicket

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Bacon has been around since 1500 B.C., and over the years has become something of a food group, with American’s consuming over 1.7 billion pounds of the cured meat each year.  Over the last decade, bacon has really come into the spotlight, with entire restaurants dedicated solely to food and drinks inspired by, and containing, bacon. Sara Krisnow…

Deputies Search For Men in Armed Robbery

Deputies are searching for two men who attempted to rob a Lexington County business Wednesday night

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) –Deputies are searching for two men who attempted to rob a Lexington County business Wednesday night. According to the clerk, the two men entered the C Mart on Two Notch Road around 9 p.m. wearing sweatshirts, masks and gloves. The victim told deputies the men struck her, pointed a gun and demanded money from the register. “The…

Holiday Lights on the River Still Shining

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s still time to catch some Christmas Lights. Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals will be open through December 31st. You can enjoy the dazzling light display from the comfort of your car. Twinkling lights, dancing trees, candy canes and of course, Santa. The New entrance to Holiday Lights is off St. Andrews Road, near…

Concert Acts for Famously Hot New Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to rock this New Year’s Eve in the City of Columbia. One of the South’s biggest parties is set to take place downtown Columbia, near the State House. There’s a big line up for Famously Hot New Year. The headliners Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (!), with direct support from Sister Hazel, folk/Southern rock band, and Capital City Playboys,…