Author: ABC Columbia Staff

South Carolina veterans get executive level representation with ceremonial bill

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Veterans officially have representation on the executive level in South Carolina. Tuesday morning Governor Henry McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a ceremonial bill signing for the legislation creating the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Leaders say elevating the profile of the VA shows the state cares about veterans. Categories: State Tags: Dorn VA, Gov….

State Treasurer pushes financial literacy for area elementary students

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —While State Lawmakers continue to debate the budget, the State’s Treasurer wants to make sure South Carolina students are financially literate. Tuesday afternoon State Treasurer Curtis Loftis spoke to sixth graders at Summit Parkway Middle school in Northeast Richland County. Loftis recognized students taking part in a program called The Vault which teaches students about personal finances….

Special Olympic athletes invited to Disney On Ice clinic

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Special Olympic athletes get a chance to see what type of work goes into joining the cast of Disney On Ice by taking part in a skating clinic. The training will be held Wednesday May 1st, 2019 at 10 in the morning at the Plex HiWire Family & Fun Sports Center. The skate clinic will be…