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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,…

Vote 2018 : Lt. Governor Debate Set in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='n9XsEF2j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n9XsEF2j.jpg' vtitle='Vote 2018 : Lt. Governor Debate Set in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our Vote 2018 coverage, South Carolina's candidates for Lieutenant Governor are going head to head in a debate Monday night. Republican business owner Pamela…

Comet to extend Bus Service November 5

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - COMET bus service officials say they will extend riding services starting November 5th. Officials say one of the changes will be Route 28 which will extend out to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. This route will service…

Man identified in Richland County deadly shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead following a shooting Friday night at a richland county apartment complex. Rondal Bonnette,58, died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. The…

Fallen Florence officer laid to rest

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)-- Florence law enforcement, friends and family are mourning the loss of a fallen officer. Investigator Farrah Turner is laid to rest Sunday. Turner succumbed to the injuries she received on October 3, during what deputies call an…

Halloween Pet Adoption Special

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,…

'Boo at the Zoo' underway at Riverbanks Zoo

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Riverbanks Zoo And Garden is scaring up a fall favorite. “Boo At The Zoo” is in full swing. Zoo-goers will enjoy visiting treat stations along the zoo’s trick-or-treat trail, splashing in a sea of soapy suds at Frankenstein’s…

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