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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…

Suspected Forest Acres Bank robber captured in Florida

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- A man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres Bank, on the run for nearly two weeks, has been captured. 29 year old Samuel Neathery is in a Florida County jail, according to online records and a mugshot…

The Midlands gets set for Oscar Night! Winner predictions

[gtxvideo vid='ZuX8Owqg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZuX8Owqg.jpg' vtitle='The Midlands gets set for Oscar Night'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday is Hollywood's biggest night as the 91st Academy Awards takes place here on ABC Columbia. But the road to the Oscar's is always riddled with controversy and…

Sumter Coroner Identifies victim in Saturday crash

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- The Sumter County coroner has identified the victim of an early morning accident. According to the coroner,  42 year old Marvin Capers died at Prisma Health Richland from injuries he sustained in a single car accident around…

The Oscars roll out the Red Carpet for Sunday's Awards

[gtxvideo vid='oRgMjXvd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oRgMjXvd.jpg' vtitle='The Oscars roll out the Red Carpet for Sunday's Awards'] ABC NEWS-- Oscar is ready! The Red Carpet has officially been rolled out for the 91st Annual Academy Awards. You can see the Academy Awards Sunday Night…

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