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IHOP is now IHOb; restaurant changes focus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Last week IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, tweeted that it was changing its name to IHOb. Social media was buzzing after the cryptic announcement. Monday (6/11), the restaurant chain finally revealed the mystery the “b” stands for: burgers. The restaurant said the name change is only a temporary marketing campaign designed to remind people that…

Riverbanks Zoo moves baby sea turtles into new exhibit

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Riverbanks Zoo is celebrating World Ocean Day by helping transition baby sea turtles into their new tank now on exhibit. The zoo is also taking time to show its guests how polluted water impacts the sea. They added non-toxic debris to some of the aquarium tanks to give guests an idea of the effects of pollution…

Larger planes between Dallas and Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time ever American Airlines is doubling the size of the planes making the trip between Columbia and Dallas. The aircraft will carry up to 140 passengers. Thursday’s (6/7) inaugural flight was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute. Airport officials say the the move is a sign of Columbia’s growth. There are two…