Richland Library Main to reopen its garden level Saturday
Richland Library Main will unveil its newly designed garden level to the public in a grand reopening celebration Saturday, February 3.
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Police Find Hundreds of Oranges in Car and SUV
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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…
Mayor Steve Benjamin Delivers His 8th State of The City Address
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 8th State of The City Address at Columbia College on Tuesday. Benjamin touched on a number of topics like sexual harassment and his vision for…
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…
New Smartphones Will Impact Columbia's Police Department
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department is getting smarter. New smartphones will be in the hands of every single officer soon. The Columbia Police Department said using smartphones will improve their…
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…
Richland County Deputies: Fatal Weekend Shooting Suspect Caught in Miami
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the U.S. Marshal Service has arrested a man wanted in connection to a fatal weekend shooting in Richland County. Deputies say Curtis Hicks was arrested in Miami, Florida. According to Richland…
Comet Bus Routes: Public Hearing on Newly Proposed Routes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a new route on the Comet Bus? 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. The festival is set for Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to…
Amplify: City Of Columbia Launches Cultural Plan
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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 System is no longer under a boil water advisory. The advisory had been…
Columbia Mayor To Deliver State of the City
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- 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 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at…
New Year Resolutions, Ways to Keep Them in 2018
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590K Youtube Hits, Ktura Kay Drugstore Makeup Comeback
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Columbia P.D. welcomes new K-9, Rusty
The Columbia Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 to its team - a chocolate Labrador named Rusty.
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…
Family of Man Killed While Helping Best Friend's Mom Move Ask For Justice
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The family of the 20-year-old man who was shot and killed while helping his best friend's mother move out of an apartment says they are distraught, overcome with emotion and…
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…
Glenn McConnell Announces Retirement
Longtime College of Charleston President announces plans for retirement this summer.
Helpful Sexual Assault And Violence Resources At USC
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Sexual assault awareness has been a hot topic across the country. From the #MeToo movement to the Larry Nassar case, thousands of victims are speaking out. One of…
IRS-Certified Volunteers Ready to Help You File Your Taxes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The IRS officially began accepting tax returns Monday. One group wants to help you file your returns for free. The volunteer income tax assistance or VITA program has…
