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SC State House plans furlough

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The House of Representatives is taking an additional week off this week. House leaders say the furlough saves South Carolina taxpayers about $77,000. Upon returning in late February, the House is expected to continue to address a number of  issues that may include education and roads. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ABC Columbia, government, South Carolina,…

Homeowners Pack Meeting on Proposed Greenway

Columbia, SC – (WOLO) A public meeting turned into damage control Thursday night after rumors and misinformation spread on social media about a multi-million dollar greenway planned for an area still reeling from October’s flood. Homeowners who live along Gills Creek listened to leaders from Richland County and the Gills Creek Watershed Association explain details like the cost, where the…

GALLERY: Video/Images Wednesday’s Severe Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Photos from our crew and viewers of Wednesday’s storm damage. // Video Funnel cloud spotted in West Columbia, 3pm. Courtesy: Mark Creighton, Jr.  Hwy 321 near the new Farmers Market. Posted by Alicia Barnes John on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Categories: Local News Tags: ABC Columbia, Storm, Weather

WATCH: Punxy Phil vs. Gen. Beau Lee

Columbia, SC – (WOLO) Tuesday morning in Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. That means an early Spring is on the way. Don’t break out those shorts just yet though, Phil doesn’t have the best track record. Since 1988, he’s been right 13 times and wrong 15. Meanwhile in Georgia, General Beauregard Lee at the Yellow River Game…