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Watch: Adopt "Squiggy" Pawmetto Lifeline

Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) -- If you're searching for a furry four legged friend, meet Squiggy". The three month old terrier mix is looking for a forever home. Could it be yours? Officials with Pawmetto Lifeline say she is in great health,…

Watch: Taste of Lake Murray

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for a feast for your tastebuds. The Lake Murray Country Visitors Center is set to host the annual "Taste of Lake Murray" event March 24, 2016. The event, which features food samples from area restaurants, is…

Watch: Your St. Patty's Day Schedule

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) The smiling eyes of the Irish are not the only thing that will be in Five Points this weekend. Ten of Thousands of revelers plan to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as well. It will be a sea of…

Watch: Civil Rights Pilgrimage in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A Civil Rights Pilgrimage in South Carolina kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. Among the participants, U.S. Senator Tim Scott along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Representative John Lewis. Scott…

Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program Deadline Approaches

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The deadline for small businesses applying for funding following October's historic flooding is Friday. Columbia City's Office of Business Opportunities reopened the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. It's designed to assist small businesses still working…

5th Annual Commissioner's Cub BBQ Cook-Off & Festival

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The 5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, returns this Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Harvest…

Watch: Senate Continues Debate on Refugees Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday, the South Carolina senate continued debate on a bill that would affect refugees placed in South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. The bill mandates all refugees placed in the Palmetto State…

Watch: Defense Attorney Discusses Arrests of USC Players

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Two USC Basketball players were served arrest warrants Thursday morning for charges stemming from incidents involving BB gun damage to vehicles. Eric Cobb, 19 years old, has been charged with malicious injury to private property and…

Owner of Free Times found dead

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Sad news to pass along. Free Times owner and publisher Charles Nutt of Elgin passed away in an Augusta, Georgia hotel room Wednesday. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms Nutt took his own life. Eva Moore,…

House Takes Gas Tax Off the Table for Fixing SC Roads

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Republican leaders in the South Carolina House say they will not insist on their version of a bill to get more money to state roads, meaning a gas tax increase will not pass this year. In a…

St. Patrick's Day Deals

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There are plenty of ways to show some Irish pride this St. Patrick's Day. Here are a few ways to save some green this Thursday: All milk shakes are half-price on St. Patrick’s Day at Sonic Drive-In.…

VIDEO: Sanford Picked for Cuba Delegation

[gtxvideo vid='htD0A7Gf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/htD0A7Gf.jpg' vtitle='sanford'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC 1st District) will be among a handful of republicans traveling to Cuba with President Barack Obama. The former South Carolina governor has worked in the past to…

Watch: Senate Debates Refugees Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina senate is debating a bill that would create a stricter vetting process for refugees who come to South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. Senator Kevin Bryant says the bill will…

Florida Gov. Rick Scott Endorses Donald Trump

(ABC News) -- Just a day after his state rendered its judgment in the Republican primary -- handing over all of its 99 GOP delegates to Donald Trump -- Florida Gov. Rick Scott urged his fellow Republicans to “coalesce” behind…

Republican Leaders Respond to Open Seat on the Supreme Court

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several leaders in the Republican party has released statements after President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Judge Merrick Garland to the United States Supreme Court. Congressman Joe Wilson issued the following statement after President Obama…

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