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Former Solicitor’s Office Communications Director pleads guilty in federal court

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A former public employee could face up to 20 years in prison after a pleading guilty in court. Nicole Holland, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud in federal court Thursday (11/1). Holland is the former Communications Director for the Former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson, who also faces federal charges. Holland used the Solicitors…

A corporation at Midlands Tech’s industrial park added a 150k square foot facility

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A large addition has been added to the Midlands Tech Enterprise campus in northeast Columbia. State leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday (11/1) for the Ritedose Corporation’s new 150,000 square foot facility. According to a news release, the building will be used for the packaging and distribution of unique sterile processing technology. School officials say…

Kids at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital still got to trick-or-treat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Some trick-or-treaters got their candy a little early on Halloween morning. Palmetto Health Richland Children’s Hospital held their annual Halloween Carnival Wednesday (10/31) morning. Hospitalized children and their families had the opportunity to celebrate by playing carnival games and trick-or-treating in the hospital atrium. The Children’s Hospital handles more than 150,000 visits per year. Categories: Local…

Special Report: Meet the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw Air Force Base

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – At Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, a team of experts is working to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers, and maintainers through the F-16 Fighting Falcon. ABC Columbia’s Claire Richardson met with members of the team about their mission, their inspiration, and what it takes to fly. Watch the video above for a peek….

Reminder tips from the Red Cross ahead of Halloween trick-or-treating

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Red Cross is offering some advice for trick-or-treaters: Plan the trick-or-treat route so you know where your children are going. Use only flame-resistant costumes. Make sure trick-or-treaters can see and be seen. Give them a flashlight to light their way or add reflective tape to costumes. Never go inside a home to accept treats. If…

$5.5 million arts and science center announced at Ben Lippen

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A midlands school announced a major expansion Monday (10/29) morning. Ben Lippen held a ground breaking ceremony for its new Center for the Arts and Sciences. School officials say the first phase of the $5.5 million dollar project includes expanding opportunities in chemistry, robotics, and visual arts. That’s also not the only construction happening on the…

UPDATE: 1 person killed in shooting in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Richland County authorities confirm that one person has been found dead where deputies are investigating a shooting incident near Broad River Road Friday (10/26) night. RCSD confirmed the victim was shot and died at the location. According to RCSD, deputies were dispatched around 8:00 p.m. to the shooting incident on the 800 block of Beatty Road….