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37k in attendance for the 2019 St. Patrick's Day festival in Five Points

The Five Points Association released attendance numbers from this year's Saint Patrick's Day festival.

Senate Leader: Let SC gov sell state-owned utility

The leader of the South Carolina Senate says the governor should be able to negotiate the sale of a state-owned utility.

Mallard apartments owner in court months after residents forced to evacuate

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Food box giveaway for Allen Benedict Court evacuees at Save-A-Lot store

Foodshare is doing a foodbox giveaway event for Allen-Benedict Court Apartment evacuees at the Save-A-Lot grocery store today.

Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

Disney has closed its $71 billion acquisition of Fox’s entertainment business after midnight Wednesday, now owning "The Simpsons" & "X-Men."

Columbia Police helping secure the NCAA tournament by increasing presence

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The NCAA tournament could be bringing a lot of madness to the capitol city this weekend and city officials say they're prepared for it. The court is set for some of the best teams in the country to ball…

Richland School District 1 addresses safety and security to parents at information session

Richland School District One officials met tonight as part of a school safety and security parent information session.

Presidential hopeful Cory Booker set on his third return to SC this weekend

Cory Booker will return to South Carolina on Saturday, March 23 for his third visit since announcing his candidacy for president in February.

Coroner says 'Young and Restless' star died of heart disease

"The Young and the Restless" star Kristoff St. John died of heart disease, with excessive drinking at the time of his death a contributing factor, according to a coroner's report released Tuesday.

Kershaw Co. Sheriff's Office investigating shooting incident

The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that left one man injured.

Residents in SC may be missing out on large portion of their tax refunds, according to SC Congressman

According to Congressman Jim Clyburn, many South Carolinians are missing out on a large portion of their tax refunds.

Massachusetts Rep meets with SC veterans at round table discussion

In our vote 2020 coverage another potential Democratic presidential candidate was in the Midlands today.

NCAA need to know tips

The Columbia Visitors Bureau is also providing some helpful tips ahead of this week's games.

Attempted murder suspect wanted after weekend shooting in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - An Orangeburg man is wanted for attempted murder after a shooting last weekend in Orangeburg. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, Bobby Miller,…

Deputies: 14-year-old student arrested for carrying gun at local middle school

The Richland County Sheriff says they have arrested a 14-year-old student for carrying a weapon on school grounds at Kelly Mill Middle School on March 19.

Lawmakers strengthening pitch for NFL team through bill

South Carolina lawmakers are taking steps to lure the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facility and operations across the North Carolina state line by introducing legislation that would provide tax credits and incentives to professional sports teams.