Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Gun Violence Awareness event in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Coroner’s Office to raise awareness of gun violence. On Saturday June 8th, there will be a Stop the Violence Community Walk. It begins at 9 a.m. at 6300 Shakespeare Road. The walk will be followed by the Family Friendly Neighborhood Fest at 10 a.m. The…

Friday Mega Millions lottery hits $530 smackers

Powerball and Mega Millions lottery tickets are displayed on Jan. 3, 2018 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images, FILE Columbia, SC (WOLO) — You still have a few hours to grab a ticket for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing that could help you win $530 million dollars making it the seventh largest game in history. Lottery officials  say the…

Camp Kemo kicks off summer fun for Midlands smallest cancer patients

(Photo: Prisma Health Children’s Hospital- Midlands) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Beginning Monday, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital of the Midlands will kick off a week of fun filled events for children who are living with cancer or blood disorders and one their siblings completely free. Organizers say it’s always a big event that draws at least a 100 children each year….

Time is running out to enter 2019 alligator hunting lottery

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you have  a desire to wrangle up a gator as a summer past time, you need to hurry up. time is running out if you want to go alligator hunting this season. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say your time to enter this year’s public alligator hunting season lottery drawing is running out….

World Creativity series brings Venezuela to Capital city

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Art Center went Venezuelan Thursday night. The Art Center continued its World Creativity series this month introducing us to Venezuelan culture. Organizers say this hidden paradise is filled with music, dancing and delicious exotic dishes. Event organizers say the purpose of the monthly cultural arts series is to expose guests to various cultures in…