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Richland Co. Recreation Commission Names New Executive Director

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The Richland County Recreation Commission has a new executive director. Thursday the commission announced Lakita Watson will take over the top spot. Watson comes to Richland County from Virginia where she spent 20 years as a parks…

City of Columbia Pools to Open Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to make a splash?   The City of Columbia has announced the Maxcy Gregg Pool located at 1655 Park Circle and Greenview Park Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on opening day, Saturday May 26.…

Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina Military Museum

[gtxvideo vid='8xrTe9xZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8xrTe9xZ.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS: MILITARY MUSEUM'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , headed to the South Carolina Military Museum in honor of Memorial Day. Curtis saw many exhibits honoring our fallen soldiers and…

Lexington County to host “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to capture and use rain water? The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop. It will take place Friday, May 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m at Emergency Medical Services located at 407…

How you Commute Could Impact your Health, Says Study

[gtxvideo vid='Z2ch8ZJe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z2ch8ZJe.jpg' vtitle='How you Commute Could Impact your Health Says Study'] ABC NEWS--Could the way you get to work save your life? New research is shedding light on those who walk and cycle to work as part of their…

NTSB suggests all new school buses have seat belts

[gtxvideo vid='e0AOGLiw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e0AOGLiw.jpg' vtitle='School bus safety'] (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - Major new recommendations are out from the National Transportation Safety Board to make school buses safer. The NTSB is suggesting all new school buses have both lap and shoulder seatbelts.…

First woman named as US Attorney for South Carolina

[gtxvideo vid='EMn3rBS1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EMn3rBS1.jpg' vtitle='Sherri Lydon'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - For the first time ever a woman will serve as the state's top federal prosecutor and not just in an acting capacity. Tuesday (5/23) the US Senate approved the nomination of…

Cause of doctor's wife death still pending but was not "natural", coroner says

[gtxvideo vid='4IgV01SA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4IgV01SA.jpg' vtitle='Coroner: No Evidence Wife's Death Was Natural'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The results of the official autopsy of Vanessa Biery, wife of Dr. Adam Lazzarini, are still pending, Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher says. However, during the…

Ready, Set, Go- City of Cayce Announces Scavenger Hunt

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready for a Scavenger Hunt? The City of Cayce is hosting a Cayce Riverwalk Scavenger Hunt. According to the city, residents are invited to find all the carved animal sculptures throughout the Riverwalk between the Blossom…

SC Lawmakers debate VC Summer rate cut plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers met again but still haven't reached a compromise on legislation dealing with utility rates and the failed nuclear reactor project in the state. A conference committee of House members and senators met Wednesday…

Lydon confirmed as US Attorney for South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ For the first time, a woman who's not serving in an ``acting'' capacity will be South Carolina's U.S. attorney. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon as the chief federal prosecutor for…

Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday

[gtxvideo vid='y5Nw6TsC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y5Nw6TsC.jpg' vtitle='Boots and Badges Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They're taking part in  this year's "Boots and…

Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina State Museum

[gtxvideo vid='pZLaT5Up' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pZLaT5Up.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS: SC MUSEUM'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is exploring all the South Carolina State Museum has to offer. Wednesday, you can catch Curtis visiting different exhibits in the…

Columbia Mayor to Host Father's Day Cookout

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab a burger at the Annual Father's Day Cookout in the City of Columbia.  City officials announced you can, once again, join Mayor Steve Benjamin for a celebration of fathers at the third annual Father’s Day Cookout…

Study: An egg a day is good for you

[gtxvideo vid='2gsmJtSV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2gsmJtSV.jpg' vtitle='Study: An egg a day is good for you'] (WOLO) - An egg a day may keep the doctor away according to a new study. The study, published in the journal "Heart," was led by researchers from…

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