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Columbia Fire Department unveils new service engine

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(photo: CFD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department spends countless hours putting out fires that flare up in the Columbia/Richland County community, and Thursday they heated things up with the unveiling of their new piece of equipment. (photo: CFD) Members of the Department gathered for the “Push In” ceremony where they gathered around new engine 9 to push…
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Richland County to host meeting on Broad River Road Corridor Improvement Project

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you live in the Broad River road area, now is your chance to learn about a proposed improvement project. The Transportation department will hold the public meeting on the proposed plans for the Broad River Road Corridor Neighborhood Improvement, Project funded through the Richland County Transportation Penny tax. Here is the information provided by Richland County…
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Richland County to hold meeting on proposed Lower Richland Blvd widening

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia,  S.C (WOLO)– Richland County residents interested in the proposed widening of Lower Richland Boulevard will have a chance to get information at a meeting. Richland County officials are holding an open-house format, to include informational displays. According to officials,  residents will get information on the proposed design for the roadway project and have an opportunity to provide comments. The public…
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New jobs coming to Richland County

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– 25 new jobs are coming to Richland County. The Governor’s office says a manufacturing facility is locating to Richland County,  creating the new jobs. According to a release, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a manufacturer of raw materials will locate new production operations in Richland County. The company’s $19.5 million investment is projected to create 25 new jobs,…
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New jobs coming to Richland County

Crysty Vaughan,

RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)– New jobs are coming to Richland County. Wednesday,  Richland County officials announced that Owens Corning, a developer and producer of insulation and fiberglass, invested $13.6 million dollars in a manufacturing facility in Blythewood. The company’s investment is projected to bring 16 new jobs, according to County officials.  In a release from Richland County officials,  “We are grateful that Owens…
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Public information meeting for Richland County bridge replacement

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement.  The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed bridge replacement projects in Richland County: US 76/378 Bridge over US 601 and US 601 over Colonel Creek.  DOT officials…
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Hurricane Florence: Richland County offices to Close Friday, Monday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Hurricane Florence churns towards the coast, Richland County Officials announced they will close offices on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials.  According to the county, emergency officials continue to monitor the storm and want to give employees and residents ample time to prepare for and respond…