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Controversy surrounds 5th grade field trip to a cotton field

[gtxvideo vid='LrNgY97j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LrNgY97j.jpg' vtitle='Field Trip Controversy'] ROCK HILL, SC (WOLO, WSOC) - There's controversy surrounding an annual 5th grade field trip to a cotton field because some say it's insensitive to the history of slavery. For the past 15 years,…

Fomer SC Prosecutor to enter guilty plea

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _By Meg Kinnard A former South Carolina prosecutor facing dozens of federal charges related to the misspending of public funds is set to enter a guilty plea. Federal prosecutors say Dan Johnson is slated to plead guilty…

Basketball Players 'Hoop it Up' for displaced Allen Benedict residents

[gtxvideo vid='ERfiozFp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ERfiozFp.jpg' vtitle='Basketball Players 'Hoop it Up' for displaced Allen Benedict'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some players were hooping it up for good cause over the weekend. These folks hit the hardwood to help the displaced Allen Benedict residents. Friendship Baptist…

Harambee Festival draws big crowds to Benedict College

[gtxvideo vid='FdyYiBNU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FdyYiBNU.jpg' vtitle='Harambee Festival draws big crowds to Benedict College'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Black History month came alive over the weekend at the Harambee Festival at Benedict College. The annual celebration of African-American culture featured plenty of food, music and…

COMET invites public to listening sessions for transit system

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you ride The COMET? Officials are hosting a series of listening sessions for the public.  According to COMET officials, the sessions allow input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement.  Participants are asked to…

Sean Brock's appearance on Netflix show 'Chef's Table' features Lowcountry cooking

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wKIOTJtLdQ&feature=youtu.be CHARLESTON, S.C.(WCIV) — On Friday, Sean Brock’s episode of Chef's Tablepremiered on Netflix. Brock is the founding chef and culinary advisor at Husk in downtown Charleston. The James Beard Award-winner previously led the kitchens at Minero, McCrady’s, and McCrady’s Tavern. Although…

The Oscars on ABC Columbia!

ABC- HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA -- Get ready for the Oscars, we've rolled out the red carpet here on ABC Columbia. The Red Carpet has also been rolled out in LA and hollywood's biggest stars are ready for the Academy Awards. You…

Black History Heritage Ball hosted by City of Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='D2GDmVXL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/D2GDmVXL.jpg' vtitle='Black History Heritage Ball hosted by City of Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can celebrate Black History month at the annual Heritage Ball. The event, sponsored by the City of Columbia will take place at Greenview Park Sunday,…

Ride the COMET: Officials to host public input sessions

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The COMET is hosting a series of listening sessions for the public.  According to COMET officials, the sessions allow input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement.  Participants are asked to come and share their…

AAA: Gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you feel like you are paying more at the pump? According to AAA, gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas and across the country. South Carolina’s $2.12 average is 12 cents higher on the…

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