Image: Rosewood Church/Centro Christano de Columbia Columbia,SC (WOLO) — The Pastor of Centro Cristiano de Columbia and its church family are asking members of the community to join them in prayer. Pastor Henry Alfaro wants residents in the city, and area church pastors to stand United in Prayer after his church members were robbed, and one shot during their morning…
LEXINGTON, S.C. – The Lexington school district tells ABC Columbia News today an Irmo Middle School student is under investigation after school officials say a teacher reported hearing a student make threats during a fire drill. According to Detectives working the case,they are interviewing the child, whose name is not be released because he’s under the age of 17, which…
Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Now that the Save-A-Lot grocery on Harden Street in the Edgewood Neighborhood closed its doors, some say it has made an already dire situation worse when it come being able to access food in that community’s of Columbia, SC. To make things a little easier on residents directly impacted by the shut down, several community organizations, including Eat…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Segra Park served as a battle arena for some fans at the Fireflies game Wednesday night. The Midlands Gaming Coalition held the “Ballpark Smash” a Super Mario Smash Bros. and Mario Cart tournament during the Fireflies game. The proceeds from the tournament went towards Pets Inc. The Coalition’s owner says event’s like this help create a…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thursday August 29th former Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary and Presidential candidate, Julian Castro will make another visit to Columbia. Castro will meet with local leaders and organizations at the Pacific Park Community Center (836 Kilbourne Rd, Columbia, SC 29205) for a community round-table on gun violence. Castro plans to speak with members of…
Things are more colorful at one Midlands elementary school.
(Image: Gillibrand Twitter) (ABC News) — Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D)-N.Y., has announced she’s dropping out of the race for president. “I am so proud of this team and all we’ve accomplished. But I think it’s important to know how you can best serve,” she tweeted with the video. “To our supporters: Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Now,…
Columbia Police Dept. logo (FILE) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is asking you to make sure that you are adhering to all of the rules of the road as you head out, especially this week. If you are not paying attention while you’re driving, don’t worry, Columbia police will be. According to Columbia PD twitter page the…
Image: Newberry College Logo Newberry, SC (WOLO)— Newberry College is ready to play when it comes to competitive gaming. The College just announced plans to dedicate a facility for its competitive gaming program, also known as esports. The program will officially launch the intercollegiate sport for the 2019-2020 season. School officials say the College has completed a series of renovations to its historic Wright Hall,…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The CDC has released a statement in reference what they say may be the first death connected to a vaping device. Tuesday, August 27th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released this statement saying, “We are saddened to hear of the first death related to the outbreak of severe lung disease in those who use…
