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State Christmas Tree Arrives at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Midlands. The State Christmas tree arrived Monday morning at the State House. According to organizers this years tree is a 35-foot-tall sheared Concolor Fir, also known as a white fir, and comes from Pinetum Christmas Tree Farm in Swanton, Maryland. The lights and ornaments will soon decorate…

Richland Co. Deputies Make Arrest in Connection with Puppy Burned Case

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it has made an arrest in what officials are calling a horrific case of animal cruelty. Deputies announced Monday that 21 year old Hykeem Jabar Golson has been charged with Ill Treatment of Animals Felony, in connection with the case. Deputies say Golson set fire to an 8-10 week old Pitbull…

Marcus Lattimore Named Head Coach at Heathwood Hall

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Heathwood Hall) — Heathwood Hall announces the hiring of Marcus Lattimore as the Head Football Coach, upon the resignation of outgoing coach Steve Victory.  Victory, 3-15 in his two seasons at the helm, will be returning to his home state of Louisiana to tend to family matters.  Lattimore, a former South Carolina All-American and San Francisco 49ers draft…

Salvation Army Angel Tree: Adopt an Angel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You have a chance to make a Midlands child’s Christmas wish come true, and it starts with a simple shopping trip to the mall. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are up at Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Mall. On the trees, you’ll find the name of a child and some items they want, or need, for Christmas….