Comet Black History Tour
As Black History Month gets ready to wrap up, you can take a tour around Columbia to learn more about the African American figures, events, and neighborhoods here in the Capital during a bus tour.
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The Oscar's Hefty Price Tag
We are only a few weeks away from The Academy Awards and the stars are getting ready as Oscar organizer's get ready to spend some serious dough.
Driver Sentenced in DOT Deadly AX
An Aiken man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a hit and run accident authorities say claimed the lives of two SC Department of Transportation workers.
Mother of Sandy Hook Shooting Victim Speaks on School Safety Solutions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Michele Gay said this recent shooting is bringing up painful memories but she is pleased with the efforts of people in South Carolina and others nationally to find…
Suspect Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Elderly Columbia Women, Sheriff Says
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott said the Richland County Forensic Lab is to thank for getting someone he calls a 'monster' off the streets. Marquille Livingston is charged…
Sheriff: Officer on scene of Florida school shooting never went in
PARKLAND, FL (WOLO, AP) - The armed officer on duty at the Florida school where a shooter killed 17 people never went inside to engage the gunman and has been placed under investigation, police announced Thursday. The Valentine’s Day shooting…
SEC Fines Missouri Athletics Director Jim Sterk Amid Dawn Staley Civil Suit
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has fined Missouri Athletic Director Jim Sterk $25,000 and mandated a Conference led review of South Carolina's game management procedures and visiting team security. This, in the wake of a civil lawsuit filed Thursday…
USC Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley Files Civil Lawsuit Against Missouri AD
University of South Carolina Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley has filed a $75, 000 civil lawsuit against The University of Missouri’s athletic director.
Phase Two of Cayce Riverwalk Re-Opens Thursday
CAYCE, SC ( WOLO) -- Cayce officials are hosting a grand re-opening of Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk. According to City leaders, in June of 2015, the Riverland Park area was flooded by the rising Congaree River and during…
City of Columbia to Host Black History Heritage Ball
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place Sunday, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open…
Uber Now Has New Rates to Encourage Fitness
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Dolly Parton Gives Back
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Funeral Arrangements for Reverend Billy Graham
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WOLO)- The Billy Graham Library and House Speaker Paul Ryan have announced plans to memorialize the televangelist pioneer. A motorcade will leave the Billy Graham Training Center in Asheville, N.C. Saturday, February 24th at 1 p.m. and arrive…
Dorn VA to Break Ground on New Parking Garage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for more parking at the Dorn VA. The medical center on, Friday, will break ground on a new 270 space parking garage. According to officials, the ground breaking will be the first phase of a…
Study Says Abandoned Reactor Parts Worth $860 million
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A study says the parts for two nuclear reactors abandoned during construction in South Carolina last year could be worth more than $860 million. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the study was prepared by…
USC Unveils Statue of First African-American Professor
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A piece of history now stands tall on the University of South Carolina's campus. The first African-American professor at USC was honored Wednesday in a special unveiling. The monumental moment…
Mayors from across the country meet in Columbia
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Future Farmers of America Appreciation Day
Hundreds of future farmers converged on to the Statehouse grounds to make sure the state continues agricultural success.
Snapchat School Threat
A Student reports yet another threat this time posted to the app Snapchat.
Columbia Reacts to Reverend Billy Graham's Death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Reverend Billy Graham died at his home North Carolina Wednesday morning. Graham was born just one state over but he made several stops in the Palmetto State…
