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Children's Hospital Hosts "Mini-Hospital"

[gtxvideo vid='Lv9a1a9F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lv9a1a9F.jpg' vtitle='Children's Hospital Hosts \"Mini-Hospital\"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland's Children's Hospital works in a program called, "Mini-Hospital." Hospital…

'Hall of Horrors' in Cayce Gears up to Scare!

[gtxvideo vid='XgiAFeQX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XgiAFeQX.jpg' vtitle='Cayce Hall of Horrors Gears up to Scare!'] CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- This year's Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees 'Hall of Horrors' is more sinister than ever say organizers. And ABC Columbia got a sneak peak! For nearly four decades, the…

City of Columbia Rain Barrel Giveaway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain…

State Rep. to Host Roads Project Progress Meeting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands residents have a chance to get an update on ongoing roads projects in their area. This Thursday State Representative Wendy Brawley will host a meeting with the Department of Transportation at Hopkins Park. If you can't…

Pedestrian Killed in Morning Accident

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers say a man was struck and killed while crossing the road Monday morning in Blythewood. A highway patrol spokesman says it happened at the intersection of Farrow Road…

Lexington deputies train to save lives

[gtxvideo vid='H6nIuEzr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H6nIuEzr.jpg' vtitle='LCSD Save a Life'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Learn how to save a life. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is now training all deputies with new live-saving equipment. With a 20 second countdown deputies are learning how…

Fort Jackson: Expect Delays During Exercise on September 26

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WOLO) – Soldiers, employees and visitors can expect longer than usual wait times at Fort Jackson’s entrance gates on September 26. According to Fort Officials, they will be holding a force protection exercise, that will involve simulated casualties.…

Midlands Plant and Flower Festival Blooms September 22-24

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 22-24. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in…

Animal Services Hosts Adoption Special in Columbia and Lexington

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a furry friend? Animal Services is hosting an adoption special Saturday for $15. Columbia and Lexington Services will be hosting their Pre-Owned Adoption Special September 22-23, 2017. All animals include  spay/neuter, micro-chip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial…

Mother of Missing Baby Arrested

An 11 month old baby has not been seen in months and now authorities in Myrtle Beach have arrested the child's mother as they continue their search.

Owner And Locals React To Empire Supper Club Closing

    Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Empire Supper Club is officially closed and their business license revoked. Joe Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, said he was surprised and saddened by the decision. Although appealing is still on the table, he is…

Vista Guild Responds To Empire Supper Club Officially Closing

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Empire Supper Club will have to keep their doors closed. Chief Holbrook delivered the news to Joeseph Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, and Bakari Sellers, his legal representation on Thursday…

SC Attorney General Launches Human Trafficking Web Site

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Attorney General's Office launched a new web site Friday to aid in the fight against human trafficking. The web site is humantrafficking.scag.gov/ Attorney General Alan Wilson says the site offers an opportunity to learn about human…

New Cat Ordinance in Lexington Co.

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)--  Lexington County is changing the way it deals with stray cats in the county. Beginning October 1st, community cats will be allowed to live freely throughout the county and no longer subject to restraint or confinement.…

Columbia Police Revoke License of Empire Supper Club in the Vista

[gtxvideo vid='YkPf5h4C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YkPf5h4C.jpg' vtitle='Empire Supper Club'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Chief Holbrook says he has finalized his decision to revoke the city-issued business license of the Empire Supper Club. The club, in the Vista, was served an official…

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