Author: ABC Columbia Staff

State Representative Todd Rutherford files bill to lower S.C. drinking age

Rep. Rutherford filed pre-filed the bill Wednesday

Todd Rutherford/Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) — State Representative Todd Rutherford pre-filed a bill tonight to lower the minimum legal drinking age in South Carolina to 18. Rutherford released a statement saying, this is a personal freedom issue. if you are old enough to fight for our country… if you’re old enough to vote… if you’re old enough to sign on…

Gov. McMaster wants investigation of ‘obscene, pornographic’ materials in Ft. Mill public schools

The Governor made the request in a letter after getting examples from concerned parents

Governor McMaster at State HouseABC Columbia image Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster has reached out to South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman requesting that she immediately launch an thorough investigation into reports of ‘obscene and pornographic materials’ in public schools here in South Carolina. The governor put the request in the form of a letter he penned…

P.O.W. Freedom Reunion heads to Palmetto state in June

The June event will be the 49th annual Freedom Reunion for American prisioners of war

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The 49th annual P.O.W. Freedom Reunion is coming to South Carolina next June. Organizers say 408 of the 662 American Prisoners of War who survived the Vietnam war are alive today. The Vietnam P.O.W. Freedom Reunion helps those soldiers reconnect and renew bonds through shared experiences. Leaders gathered to salute 6 of the 8 P.O.W’s that…

EdVenture offers free admission to military families for Veteran’s Day

The free admission is for active and retired military members and their families

(ABC News) — Veteran’s Day is right around the corner and there are plenty of ways the Midlands intends to honor each hero who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. This weekend, Edventure Children’s Museum is giving back to those military members and their families who have already given so much. The Children’s Museum is offering…

Krispy Kreme gets in the Thanksgiving spirit with holiday flavors

If you love Thanksgiving desert staples, you now have the chance to enjoy them in the form of a doughnut

Image: Krispy Kreme (CNN) — Krispy Kreme is mixing traditional thanksgiving flavors with its donuts this year. The company has released four new treats for a limited time, including the pecan pie donut. there’s also a Dutch Apple Pie donut and a Cranberry flavored donut. and lastly – the Gobbler donut. It’s a chocolate iced donut shaped like a heart,…