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Midlands Bank “Pays” It Forward

"Keeping the Midlands Beautiful" and making our environment a little greener. That's the goal of TD Bank's "TD Tree Days" project.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —”Keeping the Midlands Beautiful” and making our environment a little greener. That’s the goal of TD Bank’s “TD Tree Days” project. Monday, employee volunteers planted trees at Owens Park. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on hand to help out. It’s just one way organizers say they can enhance our community. The hope is the trees will add…
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Congressional Art Competition

Art students across the state have a chance to have their work displayed in the nation's capital.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Art students across the state have a chance to have their work displayed in the nation’s capital. Monday morning Congressman Joe Wilson kicked off the Congressional Art Competition at Irmo High School. Winners will be selected from every congressional district in the country. Wilson, who co-chairs the competition, says art has a tremendous impact on our…
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Midlands Tech celebrates Black History

A legacy of education was honored Monday as part of Midlands Technical College's Black History Month program.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A legacy of education was honored Monday as part of Midlands Technical College’s Black History Month program. During a ceremony, Harbison Junior College was highlighted. The school served as a college for black students during segregation. Harbison College was founded in 1882. In 1979 the site was acquired by Midlands Tech. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
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Robertson, Sanford Support Cruz

Phil Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame appeared at Cruz events in Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Ted Cruz had a celebrity guest Friday campaigning along the coast. Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame appeared at Cruz events in Charleston and Myrtle Beach. A Washington Post poll released Friday has Cruz in a distant second behind Donald Trump with Marco Rubio just behind. The Texas senator also picked up an endorsement. Friday afternoon…
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WATCH: Haley stumps for Rubio in Upstate

Fresh off of her endorsement of Republican Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio, Gov. Nikki Haley is following through on her promise and hitting the campaign trail.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —  Fresh off of her endorsement of Republican Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio, Gov. Nikki Haley is following through on her promise and hitting the campaign trail. Thursday morning, Haley spoke at a Rubio rally in Greenville where she told a crowd of supporters the Florida senator is the right choice for Commander-in-Chief. “We need to show that…
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VIDEO: Special Needs Students Stranded on Bus for Hours

A group of students with disabilities was left on a broken down school bus for hours
Grace Joyal

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– A group of students with disabilities was stuck on a broken down school bus for hours. A spokesperson for the Sumter County School District says the bus broke down Monday near the intersection of Highway 378 and St. Paul Church Road. A district official says the route’s normal drivers were out sick and the substitute driver did…
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SC Roads Debate Set to Begin

The battle over roads is heating up in the SC Senate. Lawmakers are expected to begin debate Wednesday.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The battle over roads is heating up in the SC Senate. Lawmakers are expected to begin debate Wednesday. Among the proposals to fix state roads is raising the gas tax by 12 cents a gallon over three years. Senators may have a long way to go this week to find more money for roads. They spent…