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Angel Tree registration begins, Families excited for holiday season

[gtxvideo vid='eEqiLDg5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eEqiLDg5.jpg' vtitle='AngelTree'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- ABC Columbia and the Salvation Army partner up every year to make sure families who are struggling to make ends meet are still able to have a wonderful holiday season with The Angel Tree.…

Deputies searching for missing man

Richland County deputies are asking for your help finding a missing man. Investigators say 66 year old Calvin Counts was last seen Monday on the 4000 block of Hardscrabble Rd. Deputies say Counts…

New Turf! Richland District One officials unveil stadium improvements

[gtxvideo vid='X5dwzo1o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X5dwzo1o.jpg' vtitle='New Turf! Richland District One officials unveil stadium'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- High School football stadiums throughout Richland School District One are getting a face lift. On Monday, District One officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling renovations at…

En Vogue to headline Famously Hot New Year

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- 90's r&b stars En Vogue will headline this year's Famously Hot New Year party. The group had hits back in the day like Never Gonna Get It, and Free Your…

Ben Lippen holds groundbreaking for expansion project

[gtxvideo vid='SRfOfCaZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SRfOfCaZ.jpg' vtitle='Ben Lippen holds groundbreaking for expansion project'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Midlands school has announced a major expansion. Ben Lippen held a ground breaking ceremony Monday for Phase One of an expansion, which includes its new center for…

VOTE SC: One week until citizens head to the polls

[gtxvideo vid='kHDOhyOo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kHDOhyOo.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2018_10_30_12_05_06'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In seven days, votes will head to the polls for mid-term elections. Here are some helpful links as you prepare to cast your vote! 2018 General Elections FAQs - Frequently asked questions related…

Vote 2018 Election Coverage Absentee voting underway

[gtxvideo vid='jvNyZUWz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jvNyZUWz.jpg' vtitle='Vote 2018 Election Coverage Absentee voting underway'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--In our Vote 2018 coverage, Voters are getting ready to head to the polls on Tuesday November 6, 2018 for the  General Election. Absentee voting is already underway.…

Richland School District football stadiums get a facelift

[gtxvideo vid='OR3fx4Np' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OR3fx4Np.jpg' vtitle='LowerRichland'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - On Monday morning, Richland School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling renovations at the stadium at Lower Richland. District officials say the improvements include a new press box, new bleacher and…

Honor the Dream food drive kicks off Monday

[gtxvideo vid='uqVWNjRJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uqVWNjRJ.jpg' vtitle='HonortheDreamFoodDrive'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---  It may seem like you have plenty of time, but before you know it Christmas will be here. One area program wants to make sure you can help some who may be…

$5.5 million arts and science center announced at Ben Lippen

[gtxvideo vid='PgAMVe2Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PgAMVe2Y.jpg' vtitle='BenLippenBreakGround'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A midlands school announced a major expansion Monday (10/29) morning. Ben Lippen held a ground breaking ceremony for its new Center for the Arts and Sciences. School officials say the first phase…

DHEC sees a spike in number of South Carolina overdose deaths

[gtxvideo vid='CuHv0cmx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CuHv0cmx.jpg' vtitle='CocaineOverdose'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- DHEC officials say they have seen a rise in the number of overdose deaths involving cocaine in here in South Carolina. According to a report in the Post and Courier, experts say…

Fallen Officer left impression on community, #Fly Farrah Fly inspired

[gtxvideo vid='MPJHS5iU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MPJHS5iU.jpg' vtitle='Fallen Officer left impression on community, Fly Farrah Fly'] FLORENCE , SC (WOLO)--A Florence investigator who fought for her life for nearly three weeks after being shot in what police call an 'ambush, was laid to rest.…

Halloween Adoption Special for pets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking for a furry friend this Halloween?  The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will host a Halloween Adoption Special.  The adoption fees will be reduced to $31, say city officials. All adoption fees include spay/neuter,…

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