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$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? ย The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will host a Halloween Adoption Special. ย 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? ย The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will host a Halloween Adoption Special. ย 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. โ€œBoo At The Zooโ€ is in full swing. Zoo-goers will enjoy visiting treat stations along the zooโ€™s trick-or-treat trail, splashing in a sea of soapy suds at Frankensteinโ€™s…

Clemson v Florida State at noon on ABC in Tallahassee

CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) โ€“ Dabo Swinney will face Willie Taggart for the first time when Clemson and Florida State will face off Saturday October 27 at noon in Tallahassee. The game will air on ABC Columbia. Saturday, October 27 Clemson…

SC State faces Coastal in hurricane relief game Saturday

South Carolina State fans can get an early look at the menโ€™s basketball team in action when they take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Saturday Oct. 27thย in exhibition play at the HTC Center. The opening tip has been set for 3 p.m.

UPDATE: 1 person killed in shooting in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) โ€“ Richland County authorities confirm that one person has been found dead where deputies are investigating a shooting incident near Broad River Road Friday (10/26) night. RCSD confirmed the victim…

Richland County deputies investigating shooting incident on Beatty Road

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Richland County Deputies are on scene of a shooting incident near Broad River Road Friday (10/26) night. HAPPENING NOW: @RCSD investigating shooting on Beatty Road. Details are limited. #SCnews pic.twitter.com/mnsBfzWrdL— Josh Berry (@_joshberry) October 27, 2018…

Safely dispose of Rx's on Saturday

[gtxvideo vid='zHF1bIbn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zHF1bIbn.jpg' vtitle='DrugTakeBack'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - National Take Drug Take Back day is an event created by the DEA to allow the safe disposal of perscription drugs. From 10am-2pm on Saturday Oct. 27, multiple drop off locations will…

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