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Five Points, Devine Street Neighborhoods Sweetening Tax-Free Weekend

[gtxvideo vid='Ny2gHmhL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ny2gHmhL.jpg' vtitle='sidewalk sale'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In conjunction with South Carolina's sales tax-free shopping weekend, a couple of Columbia neighborhoods are encouraging you to keep your money local. Five Points and Devine Street merchants are teaming up…

First Day Festival

Get ready to go back to school can be a daunting task Especially when parents don't have the finances to help their child start successfully. With the help of some community leaders, one non profit organization is hoping to change that, one child at a time.

Public Safety Officials Give Driving Tips For Solar Eclipse

[gtxvideo vid='GiFcQNHR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GiFcQNHR.jpg' vtitle='Solar Eclipse Driving Tips'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Public Safety Officials are giving out tipsย like "Don't look at the sun while driving." Emergency officials say that might seem like common sense, but the August 21…

Fireflies to Honor Blackwell Jr.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Last year Spirit Communications Park turned purple to honor the life and music of Prince, this year the team will do the same for his late drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Purple Game 2.0 will take…

Gameday Fairground Parking Available

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The time is now if you want to stake out your tailgating spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium for the upcoming football season. Parking spaces in the fairgrounds went on sale to the general public Thursday. The spaces…

ICYMI: Artists for Africa Inspiring Kids with Dance

[gtxvideo vid='xUPhV7rz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xUPhV7rz.jpg' vtitle='ICYMI: Artists for Africa Inspiring Kids with Dance'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - "Artists for Africa" sets out to inspire kids with dance. The organization was created by former Columbia ballet dancer, Cooper Rust, five years ago in…

State Agencies Discuss Solar Eclipse Plans

Columbia,ย S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina will be the epicenter of the total solar eclipse on Monday,ย August 21.   "Weโ€™re always prepared to deal with disasters and things like that throughout the state, but…

Update: Shooting Investigation Continues on Villa Ct in Lexington

[gtxvideo vid='X0O7on1P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X0O7on1P.jpg' vtitle='Shooting Investigation on Villa Ct in Lexington'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies continue to search for answers in connection with a shooting on Villa Court. According to Deputies, the victim was in stable condition after surgery.…

Governor Launches "Employ SC" Initiative to help with Nuclear Reactor Job Loss

[gtxvideo vid='GxOU4zqn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GxOU4zqn.jpg' vtitle='Governor Launches \"Employ SC\" Initiative for Job Loss'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has launched a new project aimed at helping the thousands of workers who lost jobs due to the Nuclear Reactor decision.…

Thousands of Free Back-to-School Kits to be Distributed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Make sure your child heads back to school this fall prepared. Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, along with Wateree Community Action Organization, will be handing out 2,000 free school supplies kits, packed in backpacks, at a…

Split Episcopal Dioceses Can't Take Millions in Property

[gtxvideo vid='gVi1tFaH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gVi1tFaH.jpg' vtitle='Church Property'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina's Supreme Court says the dozens of parishes that split with the Episcopal Church can leave but can't take valuable real estate with them. The State Supreme court issued the…

Man Injured in Hit and Run

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--A hit and run in Sumter Tuesday night has left the victim in critical condition. Officers responded to Purdy St. Tuesday night after someone called about a man in the road. So far no one has come forward…

Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say an argument lead to a shooting at Dutch Square Mall. Investigators say Derrick Randolph injured the victim after a fight he started. If you know where Randolph is call the Columbia Police Department or…

Police: Newberry Man Strangled Brother to Death

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)-- In Newberry a man is accused of ย strangling his brother to death. Police say they responded to a home on Holloway St. just after one Wednesday morning after they say an argument lead Joseph Graham to kill…

One Injured in Lexington Co. Shooting

  Lexington, Co., S.C.(WOLO)--Lexington County deputies say they responded to a home on Villa Court off of Emanuel Church Rd around 8pm Thursday night. No word on what sparked the incident. Deputies say the victim is in stable condition. Photo…

Countdown to Kindergarten Celebration Set for Edventure

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to make the biggest school day, the best, with a kindergarten celebration. Countdown to Kindergarten is being heldย Friday, August 4,ย 5-8 p.m.ย at EdVenture Childrenโ€˜s Museum. The museum is inviting all rising kindergartners and their families to…

SC Governor Responds to Nuclear Reactors Construction Shutdown

[gtxvideo vid='rYznxCUG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rYznxCUG.jpg' vtitle='SC Governor Responds to Nuclear Construction Shutdown'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster says he is disappointed in the decision to shut down construction on the V.C. Summer. ABC Columbia talked to the Governor Wednesday (8/2)…

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