SC lawmakers and community leaders call for help in combatting gun violence
The representatives are asking for 1 percent of funding from the federal American Rescue Plan to go towards gun violence prevention.
Author: Alex Tejada
South Carolina recognized for storm preparedness by National Weather Service
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Whether it’s tornadoes, hurricanes or winter storms, South Carolina is no stranger to severe weather. Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) recognized the Palmetto State as being certified as Storm Ready. “South Carolina is only one of five Storm Ready states across the country. That’s a big initiative that South Carolina undertook over the past several…
REMEMBERING THE PEANUT MAN: Lexington County couple run locally famous boiled peanut stand
For over a decade, those in the Midlands have been enjoying Hood’s Peanuts.
Activists at SC State House protest lack of mask mandate in schools, urge more to get vaccinate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More than 12,000 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the state of South Carolina. Even so, only 50 percent of the state is fully vaccinated and state law prohibits mask mandates in schools. “Our children are sick. Our families are dying. I take this personally because I’m a mother and a grandmother,” said Dr….
Gamecocks first SEC home football game brings thousands to town
With SEC Nation in town and around 80,000 Gamecocks fans expected at Saturday’s game, preparing for a successful weekend includes the Columbia Fire Department.
Tasty annual festival struts back to town after year’s absence
Mayor Walker says the weekend is not complete without trying some fried okra.
Educators urge state legislators to reconsider ban on mask mandates in schools
“Scientific studies demonstrate that masks do not cause negative effects on mental health or learning,” said pediatrician Dr. Debbie Greenhouse.
Midlands pediatrician and parents react to news of Pfizer trials in children under age 12
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Monday brought big news from Pfizer. The drug company announced that Phases 2 and 3 of trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 proved to be safe and effective. “Obviously the more kids we get vaccinated, the better off we will be with our herd immunity as well as decreasing spread,” said…
South Carolinians opposed to vaccine and mask mandates rally at State Capitol
Currently, just over 50 percent of South Carolina residents are fully vaccinated with 59 percent having received at least one dose of vaccine.
OPA! Annual Columbia festival returns to downtown with new look
Those involved with the 34th annual Columbia Greek Festival were ready for a full event. However, they decided to hold just a drive-thru due to a surge in COVID cases.
