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Carolina Day at the State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State House will turn Garnet and Black Wednesday for Carolina Day at the Statehouse. According to USC officials, the annual, one-day event, lets lawmakers know that state support is vital for the University of South Carolina…

Lexington Police Search for Shoplifting Suspects

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police Department is hoping you recognize one of these two suspects accused of having some sticky fingers at a Department store in the 54 hundred block of Sunset Boulevard. Authorities say the duo was…

Senators Stall Personhood Act in Judiciary Committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One controversial topic sparked so much conversation Tuesday, it became the main topic of discussion in legislative committee. Senators from both parties raised questions about the Personhood Act before…

DREAM Act Now Rally

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Dozens of protestors are hoping Congress will hear their message loud and clear and have gathered outside the South Carolina State house urging Congress to pass the Clean Bill that would protect children and young adults…

Governor Urges SC Residents to Stand During Anthem

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure you take time to honor our nation's flag. Tuesday afternoon the governor issued a proclamation urging South Carolinians to stand when Pink sings the…

Comet Bus Routes: Public Hearing on Newly Proposed Routes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a new route on the Comet Bus? ย The COMET will host a series of public meetings about proposed route changes and expansion in the Northwest Columbia/Irmo corridor. According to a release, the changes include the…

Irmo Police Announce Public Safety Checkpoints

IRMO, SC (WOLO-- The Irmo Police Department has announced they will be conducting a Public Safety Checkpoint this week. According to police, it will take place in the New Friarsgate subdivision on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. During a public safety…

St. Pats Festival Announces Musical Line-Up

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to go green? The annual St Patrick's day Festival in Five Points is gearing up for another year of fun and food and music.ย The festival is set forย Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to…

Amplify: City Of Columbia Launches Cultural Plan

[gtxvideo vid='tQeqpNkD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tQeqpNkD.jpg' vtitle='Amplify: City Of Columbia Launches Cultural Plan'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย City of Columbia leaders want to boost the city's cultural arts scene. Monday, at the Township Auditorium, the city kicked off its new cultural plan called, "Amplify." The…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Town of Elloree

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Residents in the town of Elloree no longer have to boil their water. According to officials, the town of Elloree and areas serviced by the Elloree Water Systemย is no longer under a boilย waterย advisory. The advisory had been…

Columbia Mayor To Deliver State of the City

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will release his plans for Columbia, for the new year in an address Tuesday. The Mayor will deliver the 2018 State of the City address atย 6 p.m.ย ย Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at…

Church Safety Training

Newberry Co, SC (WOLO) --- It's been nearly three years ago, and many of us still remember the senseless Charleston Church shooting that was carried out by white supremacist Dylann Roof. This tragedy that struck the state unfortunately, is not…

City of Columbia unveils arts improvement plan "Amplify"

[gtxvideo vid='SF1RbQLz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SF1RbQLz.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia unveils arts improvement plan \"Amplify'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia leaders want to boost the city's art scene. Monday (1/29) at Township Auditorium, the city kicked off its new cultural plan called "Amplify." The…

Elgin Man Accused of Trafficking Marijuana

Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) --- An Elgin man is behind bars this afternoon and faces multiple charges including trafficking marijuana, and possession of a stolen firearm. The Kerhsaw Co Sheriff's Office Narcotics investigators arrested…

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