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Soul of Philanthropy Exhibit on Display at Richland Library

[gtxvideo vid='nbbo6mA7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nbbo6mA7.jpg' vtitle='Soul of Philanthropy Exhibit on Display at Library'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Aย nationwide exhibit is now on display here in the Midlands. The Soul of Philanthropy exhibit is now open at the Richland Library Main Branch. The multimedia exhibit…

President Trump unveils infrastructure plan

[gtxvideo vid='Tbn1Hmc2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tbn1Hmc2.jpg' vtitle='President Trump unveils infrastructure plan'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan Monday (2/12). It includes $18 billion to create a public lands infrastructure fund for the Interior Department. The President says it's like…

Belk to layoff 50+ positions in 16 states

[gtxvideo vid='ULBAKpVf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ULBAKpVf.jpg' vtitle='Belk to layoff 50+ positions in 16 states'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Belk is cutting jobs in 16 states. The Charlotte Observer reports the 58 department store cuts are mostly management positions. The company says no part…

Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation

[gtxvideo vid='3vU3ohmh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3vU3ohmh.jpg' vtitle='Former SC Lawmaker Rick Quinn Sentenced to Probation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย Former Lexington County State Representative Rick Quinn was sentenced Monday to two years probation and community service after he pleaded guilty to a misconduct in office charge.…

Riverbanks Zoo Expecting Baby Gorilla

[gtxvideo vid='Lo3YlEzx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lo3YlEzx.jpg' vtitle='BABY GORILLA']   Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Kazi is getting a little spoiled and rightfully so. Kazi is 12-years-old and expecting her first baby. The Zookeepers have to make sure she is getting all the right prenatal vitamins…

Pet Adoption Special for Your Valentine

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a furry friend this Valentine's Day? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Shelters are hosting a Fur-Ever Yours pet adoption special. The specials includes an adoption fee ofย  $14ย February 12 โ€“ 17. The adoption fee…

Gas Prices Drop in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, DC (WOLO) -- Prices at the pump have fallen, slightly, at the start of this second week in February. According to GasBuddy,ย gas prices in Columbia have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.32 a gallon.…

5 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Mobile Home Fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Eight people have been displaced after a mobile home caught fire Sunday morning. Lexington County Fire Service responded to the 100 Block of Greenfields Road to a single wide Mobile home fire. Authorities say the fire…

RCSD Investigating After 3 Men Injured in Shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Three men were shot after an altercation Saturday night, according to deputies. Just before midnight deputies responded to a shots fired called at the intersection of Henry and Main street. That where deputies say they found…

Museum of Art to Host Global Art Sunday

COLUMBIA,ย  SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Museum of art is hosting CMA Global Sunday. According to the organizers, the CMA will pair a special Passport to Art with Baker & Baker concert series to create a Sunday focused on global…

Sentencing Monday for Former State Lawmaker in Corruption Case

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sentencing is set Monday for a former South Carolina lawmaker who pleaded guilty to charges in an investigation of corruption at the Statehouse. The sentencing of former Lexington Rep. Rick Quinn is set Monday morning in Beaufort.…

Hundreds Take The Plunge in Lake Murray

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds took the plunge in Lake Murray Saturday afternoon for a good cause. The group,ย  Law Enforcement Torch Run For The Special Olympics put on the event. Organizers say each…

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-And-Run

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit and run Saturday morning. The hit and run happened a little after 5:00am on TB Wright Road at Spencer Road in Rembert. Troopers believe a car was…

SC Woman Convicted of Dumping Newborn in Trash

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina woman has been convicted of dumping her newborn daughter in an apartment trash bin. An Horry County jury on Thursday convicted Shelby Taylor of Myrtle Beach of attempted murder. Taylor will be sentenced…

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