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SC parent teacher driving program unveiled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday (7/25) morning the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles unveiled its “Parent’s Supervised Driving Program.” Designed to get teens road ready, the program is a guide for parents and guardians who are teaching their children how to drive. According to the DMV the Parent’s Supervised Driving Program guidebook is available at drivers education schools across…

Lion cubs at Riverbanks Zoo have new names!

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Three lion cubs at the Riverbanks Zoo officially have names! Nearly 14,000 people voted in an online poll and the results are in. The name with the most votes was “Amara” which is Nigerian for Grace. In second place, was “Asha” meaning life or lively in Swahili. Finally, “Zari,” which is another Swahili name, meaning Golden….

Ft. Jackson introduces welcomes new Command Sgt. Major

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Fort Jackson officially welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major Friday (7/20). The Army training center welcomed Command Sergeant Major Jerimiah Gan in the change of responsibility ceremony. Gan’s position is similar to a chief operating officer. He will carry out policies and standards, as well as advise the “CEO” on all matters regarding the enlisted soldiers….

Thousands of dollars of boat parts stolen from Columbia business

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Someone stole thousands of dollars worth of boat parts and police need your help tracking them down. Columbia Police say the person pictured above stole two boat motor parts worth more than $2,000 from Carolina Boatworks. It happened off Pontiac Center Drive back on July 13th. If you have any information please call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC….

Williams Brice Stadium to sell alcohol during Beyonce, Jay-Z concert

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Alcohol will soon be sold at Williams Brice Stadium but only during certain events. A food vendor applied to sell alcohol at the stadium for the upcoming Beyonce and Jay-Z concert and other private and non-athletic events. You still can’t buy alcohol at Gamecock games and there are no plans to do so. The South Eastern…