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Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Richland Library is celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday today!     Since the release of the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, on June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in  history; selling roughly eleven million copies in the United…

SC Prison Escapee Captured after Walking Away from Work Release

South Carolina Department of Corrections ROCK HILL, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, inmate Michael Allman walked off from a work-release job site Friday (7/28) night. He was declared missing at 7:04 p.m. from Polymer Processing Inc. in Rock Hill. Officials say Allman was assigned to Catawba Pre-Release Center; he was serving 10 years for…

Sheriff: White Victims Targeted in Kidnapping, Robbery Spree

Sheriff: Victims Targeted Because they are White

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating what it calls a crime spree of kidnappings and armed robberies in the month of July. According to RCSD, there have been six similar armed robberies this month, three of which were kidnappings where the victims were forced to take the suspects to an ATM. The crimes escalated over…

No Fun in the Summer Sun Disorder

Some Cases of Depression Linked to Summer Season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – When it shines outside the high summer sun could leave you feeling down. There is a disorder experts say can keep some from enjoying the season. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews

Total Solar Eclipse Countdown: One Month

Astronomers say Columbia will experience the event for more than two minutes.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In just one month the Midlands will be the place to be for one of the most anticipated celestial events in decades. There will be a total solar eclipse on August 21 and astronomers say Columbia will experience the event for more than two minutes. That’s among the longest in the country. The Columbia Visitor’s Bureau…