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Columbia Mayor Benjamin to host Drills and Skills Clinic

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are your kids ready to play ball? The City of Columhia announced that registration is now open for Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s 9th Annual Drills & Skills Clinics. The clinic is for ages 6-13. According to the City,…

President Trump wishes Arrington well after accident

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Politicians and friends from across the country are sending thoughts and prayers to Republican U.S. House candidate Katie Arrington after she was seriously injured in a car crash in South Carolina. President Donald Trump posted on Twitter…

Vice President Pence to Visit Myrtle Beach Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Vice President Mike Pence is in the Palmetto State Saturday. According to his campaign, Pence will travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Vice President will participate in an event for Governor Henry McMaster ahead of Tuesday's GOP…

Piano festival hosts national competition at USC

[gtxvideo vid='VpCPi88c' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VpCPi88c.jpg' vtitle='Piano festival'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Music filled the capital city Friday (6/22) as the Southeastern Piano Festival came to town at USC. The Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition also took place. Each summer, the festival brings…

City of Columbia opens splash pads to help you survive the heat

[gtxvideo vid='Bofk3wl9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bofk3wl9.jpg' vtitle='City splash pads open'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - To assist the community in staying cool during the extreme summer heat, the City of Columbia has set up misting stations in several of the City’s parks. According to…

Migrant Children in Foster Care in SC

Some of the children that were separated from their families at the US - Mexico border are here in South Carolina living in foster homes for an undetermined amount of time.

Border Update- The Latest on the Children of the Separation

[gtxvideo vid='wVE1Q9yI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wVE1Q9yI.jpg' vtitle='Border Update- The Latest on the Children of the Separa'] ABC NEWS--An update on the border crisis after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop the separation of families at the border. The controversy over…

Misting Stations in City to Help Cool off Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='wO2sYYm8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wO2sYYm8.jpg' vtitle='Misting Stations in City to Help Cool off Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia wants to help everyone try and cool off from the extreme heat. City officials have set up misting stations in some…

Mayor Benjamin takes part in U.S. Mayor rally at the border

[gtxvideo vid='LdHx9KVl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LdHx9KVl.jpg' vtitle='Benjamin takes part in US Mayor rally'] Tornillio, TX (WOLO) - Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is in Texas today taking part in the U.S. Mayor's rally against the separation of families at the border. The rally was…

John Warren campaigns with "The Duck Commander" in Greenville

[gtxvideo vid='3Mpr6b2Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3Mpr6b2Y.jpg' vtitle='Warren campaign with Phil Robertson'] GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO) - John Warren campaigned Thursday (6/21) with Phil Robertson ahead of next week's GOP runoff for Governor. 'The Duck Commander' and Duck Dynasty Star was expected give his endorsement…

Tips to help survive the heat

There's no way around it, it is hot. If you have to be outside here are some ways to survive the heat and stay as cool as possible.

Columbia Water asks residents to conserve water

It is officially summer, and while many of you are hoping to take care of your lawn, plants and outdoor gardens, The Columbia Water Services is asking you to take a few extra steps to conserve where you can.

ABC Columbia News Update

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