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Mazda, Toyota Announce New US Plant

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SC Lawmakers React to Special Session Request over Nuclear Reactors

[gtxvideo vid='l6QGsHfE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l6QGsHfE.jpg' vtitle='SC Lawmakers React to Special Session Request'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A bi partisan group of lawmakers is calling for a special session of the General Assembly to deal with fallout from the shutdown of construction on two…

Sale Tax Holiday Helps Back-To-School Shoppers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tax-free weekend means "back to school shopping" is upon us. Students are looking forward to picking out their favorite item: their backpack. "The book bag!"…

Senate Leaders Want Special Session Following Reactor Abandonment

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--(AP) _ Leaders of both Democrats and Republicans in the South Carolina Senate are calling for a special session of the Legislature to deal with the abandonment of two nuclear reactors under construction. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey…

City Announces Parking Options for Solar Eclipse Weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - As the state prepares to welcome upwards of one million people come solar eclipse weekend, the City of Columbia has released its plan for parking downtown. The parking services division says Saturday, August 19 through Monday,…

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 tips like "Don't look at the sun while driving." Emergency officials say that might seem like common sense, but the August 21…

What is the WARN Act and What Role Does it Play in Mass Layoffs?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- WARN is an acronym for the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification act. The federal law took effect in the late 80s to offer protection to workers affected by mass…

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…

Blowing Out Birthday Candles Creates Bacteria

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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…

Ways to Recognize Heat Stroke

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State Agencies Discuss Solar Eclipse Plans

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina will be the epicenter of the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. "We’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.…

Help Planned for Small Businesses Affected by VC Summer Layoffs

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Small Business Development Center will host a series of upcoming programs, for small businesses affected by the layoffs at VC Summer Nuclear Plant in Jenkinsville. The tools are meant to help small business…

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…