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Here are a list of events happening in and around town you may want to check out Friday.
Local News
City 'Hoop it up Blood Drive'
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO)--Are you ready to Hoop it Up? The city of Columbia and Mayor Steve Benjamin are teaming up with the American Red Cross for the annual ‘Hoop It Up’ Blood Drive. Friday, Feb. 24 from 7…
Moms Push for Stronger and Safer Gun Laws at State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A group of South Carolina mothers want to change the law which they say allowed Dylann Roof to purchase the gun used in the Charleston Massacre. A sea…
78-Year-Old Kidnapped And Sexually Assaulted by Neighbor, Say Police
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference at 5 p.m. to announce the arrest of a Sumter County man who kidnapped, bound and sexually assaulted a woman in Dalzell Monday night.
Woman Accussed of Embezzling $10K from Church Daycare
A former employee at a church daycare stole nearly $100,000 from the facility over the course of five years and used it on personal items, meals, travel and entertainment, a criminal complaint filed this week said.
Bills Aimed at Curbing Prescription Painkiller Abuse
Republicans in the state House are filing 10 proposals aimed at curbing South Carolina's rampant prescription painkiller problem.
Stolen Truck Recovered, Suspect Still At-Large
A truck stolen by a burglary suspect on February 9 was recovered yesterday, but the search for the suspect continues, deputies say.
House Vote Clears Path for Medical Marijuana Debate
[gtxvideo vid='5qXherRI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5qXherRI.jpg' vtitle='medical marijuana clears hurdle'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A bill legalizing medical marijuana could be facing some changes as it gains support in the State House. A house panel voted 3-0 on Tuesday after hearing dozens of…
Columbia Police Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for a man they say robbed a Family Dollar at gunpoint Tuesday night. According to police, the suspect walked into the Family Dollar at 5304 Fairfield Road around 6:30 p.m. and demanded cash.…
25 Displaced After Apartment Fire, Investigators Look Into Cause
RICHLAND COUNTY S,C. (WOLO)- Investigators are piecing together clues to find the cause of an apartment fire that left 25 midlands residents without a home Monday night. Investigators and some of the…
SC Man Accused of Plotting Attack Waives Bond Hearing
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) (WOLO) -The man accused of plotting a Dylann Roof like attack appeared in Federal Court Tuesday. 29 year old Benjamin McDowell waived his right to a bond hearing. McDowell appeared before a judge Tuesday. A lawyer for…
Businesses Support Road Bill that Proposes Gas Tax Increase
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)- Leaders of businesses like Nephron Pharmaceuticals, BW Mitchum and Michelin North America say they unanimously stand behind House Bill 3516 which lays out a funding plan to fix state roads.…
Prices at the Pump in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices at the pump have jumped a little this week. According to Gas Buddy, prices have jumped early 2 cents, with the Midlands average at $2.01 per gallon. ABC Columbia spotted gas as low as $1.93…
Conway Man Accused of Planning Attack at Local Synagogue to Appear in Court Tuesday
A Conway man accused of planning an attack on the Temple Emanu-El synagogue in Myrtle Beach is scheduled to appear in federal court in Florence Tuesday afternoon. Benjamin McDowell, 29, is scheduled for a preliminary and detention hearing.
Authorities Probe Death of Clemson Athletics Staff Member
Authorities are investigating the death of an associate athletics director at Clemson University.
Richland Searching for Shooting Suspect
Richland County Sheriff's continue searching for a suspect accused of a Monday night drive-by shooting.
Run to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
[gtxvideo vid='9Vl8Pr56' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9Vl8Pr56.jpg' vtitle='lighthouse for life 5k'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The second "Run for Her Life" 5k takes place this weekend, to benefit non-profit Lighthouse for Life. The race kicks-off Saturday, February 25 at Saluda Shoals Park. That's at 5605 Bush River…
Coyote Follows Doctor Inside
A wild animal follows a South Carolina doctor to work without him noticing a thing, See what happens as the medical worker walked into his place of business.
Advocates for Road Funding Bill to fix SC Roads Hold Event Tuesday at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Advocates for a road funding bill, to fix South Carolina Roads, will hold an event Tuesday at the State House. According to an email released from organizers, "the state’s business community has long advocated for legislation that…
Trump Supporters Rally on President's Day
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-On Presidents Day roughly 40 Trump supporters gathered in one of the most conservative counties in the state. Many of the rally goers say it's time for Americans to…
Darlington Raceway Study
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Darlington Raceway is contributing almost $53 million in economic impact to the state of South Carolina. A recent study conducted by the University of South Carolina determined the track's impact on the state, also finding it…
Reverend Al Sharpton Addresses Marchers at the State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- People from all over South Carolina gathered at the State House for the National Action Network People's March. The network's founder, Reverend Al Sharpton says Columbia is at the…
Columbia Fire Crews Battle Apartment Fire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday afternoon Columbia Fire crews responded to a two alarm fire at an apartment at 401 Burnside Drive near Garner's Ferry Road. Smoke could be seen across the skies of the Midlands, in the Southeast section of…
Sheriff Vows to Find who Killed Clemson Student 20 Years Ago
The Oconee County sheriff says he thinks his deputies will eventually find who killed a Clemson University student 20 years ago.
"Grant Park" Author to Speak in Columbia Thursday
[gtxvideo vid='LaUWfTvi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LaUWfTvi.jpg' vtitle='grant park author'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The month of February comes to a close next week, and with it, so does Richland Library's One Book, One Celebration event. This year, readers were invited to dive into…
