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Rosewood Neighborhood Prepares for Thousands of People, Crawfish

[gtxvideo vid='LsVMp9se' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LsVMp9se.jpg' vtitle='rosewood crawfish fest'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The twelfth annual Rosewood Crawfish festival willย bring 10,000 pounds of crawfish, and more than 10,000 people to the Columbia neighborhood Saturday. Dave Britt, the executive director the of the Rosewood…

New Bill on SC Public Records

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill strengthening South Carolina's public records law by reducing fees and wait times for documents again faces opposition in the Senate. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance the legislation to the Senate floor.…

Parnell, Runoff Results in Dist. 5 Primary

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The race to replace former Congressman Mick Mulvaney is down to three candidates. In Tuesday's District 5 primary vote on the democratic side Archie Parnell won with an overwhelming 74% of the vote. For the GOP…

SC Arts Awards

[gtxvideo vid='SN80cnoR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SN80cnoR.jpg' vtitle='SC Arts Awards'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Arts were celebrated at the State House. Tuesday marked the annual SC Arts Awards. The Elizabeth Oโ€™Neill Verner Governorโ€™s Awards for the Arts and the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage…

Picnic Time at Midlands Gives

[gtxvideo vid='pAuQJ81e' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pAuQJ81e.jpg' vtitle='Picnic Time at Midlands Gives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Midlands Gives is underway until Midnight Tuesday and folks are hosting a picnic for the online blitz. You can come out and get in on a little bit of fun…

COMET Transit Unveils New Bus

[gtxvideo vid='Cw5Jpb4k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Cw5Jpb4k.jpg' vtitle='COMET Transit Unveils New City Bus'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The city's bus transit system is celebrating it's 150th anniversary. Tuesday the COMET unveiled it's newest bus, ready to roll. The new bus features new handicap accessible seating, cell…

Trump Tackles Health Care Bill

The White House gets one step closer to overhauling the current health care bill, but will they be able to get the votes needed to get it to pass? Click here to find out the latest.

Rainbow Int'l Restoration Fundraiser

Blythewood, SC. (WOLO) --- They come from different walks of life, and varied circumstances, but have one connection they would prefer not to have. They are living with terminal Cancer. Three young women ages 29 to 37 are the recipients…

Midlands Gives Online Fundraising Underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The time to give is here. The Midlands is participating in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge which kicked off at midnight. This is the fourth annual…

Worker Dies at SC Paper Mill

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 60-year-old employee has died while working at a South Carolina paper mill. The Charleston County Coroner's Office identified the dead worker as Lawrence Shiner of Moncks Corner. He was killed Sunday night…

Government Shutdown Averted

[gtxvideo vid='QThcRIG0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QThcRIG0.jpg' vtitle='Government Shutdown Averted'] ABC NEWS--The Government has avoided a shutdown after congress reached a last minute deal that could fund most government operations through September. ABC'S Janae Norman takes a look at the deal and what it…

Police: Search for Missing Pregnant SC Teen Continues

[gtxvideo vid='RdDJVCya' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RdDJVCya.jpg' vtitle='Police: Search for Missing Pregnant SC Teen Continues'] AIKEN, SC (AP)--ย (WOLO) - Aiken County Investigators say they're searching for a missing pregnant teenager. The Aiken Department of Public Safety said in a news release that 13-year-old Irma…

Proposed Cuts Impacting Kids

From playing outside on the playground to stretching out on the carpet, children are exposed to a lot more environmental hazards than the average adult. Proposed changes to the EPA's budget may not do anything to help that. Click here to find out why.

City Shelter to Host Cinco De 'Meow' Pet Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. According to the City, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco…

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