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Beautification efforts go hand-in-hand with West Columbia redevelopment

[gtxvideo vid='tTdXgn2H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tTdXgn2H.jpg' vtitle='W Cola Redevelopment'] WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As someone who has lived in West Columbia for more than a decade, Melissa Sprouse Browne says the city has many opportunities to become more attractive to the eye. “If…

Governor declares May as "Military Spouse Appreciation Month"

[gtxvideo vid='DQKqdZ5z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DQKqdZ5z.jpg' vtitle='Governor declares May as Military Spouse Appreciation Month'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor McMaster has dedicated the month of May to honor the people who hold down the fort, staying at home while their loved ones serve…

Coroner confirms student's cause of death

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--The Orangeburg Co. Coroner's Office confirmed Tuesday that a Midlands student's death was a tragic accident. In a statement, the coroner says "autopsy results show that Mr. Dwyer's cause of…

Richland Co. Sen. Harpootlian again questions Panthers Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One Richland Co. senator continues to be the loudest voice questioning the measure that would provide tax incentives to bring the NFL's Carolina Panthers' practice facility to York Co., moving it from Charlotte. Speaking Tuesday on the house…

Mayors send letter to senate in support of Panthers bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The mayors of five of the state's largest cities sent a letter to the senate Tuesday in support of the proposed tax incentives designed to bring the NFL'S Carolina Panthers practice facility to South Carolina. The mayors…

More Justice brings hundreds together for Nehemiah Action assembly

[gtxvideo vid='1WRrbb94' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1WRrbb94.jpg' vtitle='MORE JUSTICE'] Columbia,  SC (WOLO) ---Monday night the Midlands organized response for equality and justice brought hundreds of people of various faiths to advocate for justice here in the Midlands. With more than 17-hundred people in attendance,…

SC State Museum hosts Teacher Appreciation Night May 7

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's Teacher Appreciation week and the South Carolina State Museum wants to show appreciation for our teachers.   Museum officials say, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, the museum will host a special free event for South…

Governor names first South Carolina State Child Advocate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has named South Carolina’s first State Child Advocate. On Monday, the Governor announced that Amanda F. Whittle will be the first person to fill the position. It was created by a bill…

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