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Ladies Night at Spirit Communications Park

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Firefliesย are hosting the first-ever Ladies Night at Spirit Communications Park on Tuesday, May 17th, starting at 5:45 p.m. Columbia hosts the Rome Braves (Atlanta Braves) that evening at 7:05 p.m. Tickets forย Ladies Night are $40. The…

Coming up at 11 after Castle

Coming up immediately following the latest episode of Castle on ABC Columbia News at 11: The nearly century old airport hangar and the group motivated to breathe new life into the neglected piece of history. They hope you'll soon join…

Second Mexican Judge rules on "El Chapo" case

(AP) -- A second Mexican judge has ruled that the extradition of Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman to the United States can go forward. The process still awaits approval of Mexico's foreign ministry. The judge's decision announced by the courts Monday…

Watch: TSA Tackles Summer Travel Wait Times

New York City, N.Y.(WOLO) -- Summer travel season is almost here and if you're tired of waiting in those long security check points you're not alone. The Big Apple is currently seeking out ways to make wait times shorter. While…

Body found in SC park identified as missing 4-year-old

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities have identified the body found in James Island County Park as that of a 4-year-old whose family had reported him as missing several hours earlier. Charleston County coroner Rae Wooten said Sunday that the body…

"Fan the Heat" Program Kicks Off in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As the warmest months of the year approach, local police departmentsย would like to remind everyone about their ongoing โ€œFree Fan Programโ€. This annual program provides hundreds of fans to those in the community who may not be…

Director: Adult Education Critical for State's Economy

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The director of South Carolina's education oversight agency says the state must ramp up efforts to educate and retrain adults, or jobs will vanish. A new report shows just 40 percent of South Carolina's adults ages…

Wofford Fraternities Challenge Leases For New Greek Village

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Fraternities at Wofford College are refusing to sign leases for buildings in the new Greek Village, saying they're upset about additional obligations that the school imposed. Wofford President Nayef Samhat tells The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg that…

Black Expo South brings week-long celebration to Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 19th Annual Columbia Black Expo South kicked-off Saturday, with a community service day. Sunday, the expo sponsored the Neo-Soul Cafe Soul Sessions at 701 Whaley. The event was a chance for artists and musicians to…

Suspects sought in afternoon shooting on North Main

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department needs the public's help finding the suspects in an afternoon shooting in North Columbia. The incident occurred around noon at the intersection of North Main Street and Lorick Avenue. According to witnesses, a…

Pawmetto Lifeline looking for Foster homes for Kittens

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for kitten fosters due to an overwhelming population in the shelter. Officials are asking for anyone to help by adopting a cat or kitten directly from the local shelters or from Pawmetto Lifeline.…

Governor's Cup Saturday in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lace up the tennis shoes. The annual 44th annual Governor's Cup race is Saturday at 7am. According to race officials, the Cup Race is one of the oldest, continuously conducted road race events in the Southeast. Race…

It's Friday. Relax. Let us do the work at 11.

Intense moments played out for officers on the Saluda-Lexington County line. Tonight, a sheriff's deputy and a suspect are in hospital beds with injuries sustained in a series of events that included a patrol car being struck and bullets flying.…

Saluda Co. Deputy, Suspect Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting

Saluda Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A Saluda County deputy and a suspect were hospitalized after an officer involved shooting. Investigators with the saluda county sheriff's department say at around 4pm Friday deputies were serving an arrest warrant at a home on Old…

Watch: A Chocolate Lover's Dream

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO)-- Chocolate Lover's Stand up! Reese's has announce a new product that is sure to cure your sweet tooth. Click here to find out about this new sweet treat hitting store shelves this summer.

Watch: Pawmetto Pick of the Week

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO)-- It's Friday which means it is time for us to introduce you to another Pawmetto Pet of the Week. Pawmetto Lifeline brought in a 10 week old lab mix, "Saphron" who is looking for a forever home. Click…

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