Author: Kenneil Mitchell

United Way of the Midlands’ 4th Annual Ready, Set, Supply Drive to support teachers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – United Way of the Midlands has launched their 4th annual ‘Ready, Set, Supply!’ initiative. The initiative is running now through July 25. Curtis spoke with Laura Gould, Community Engagement Manager, about how the supplies you donate can greatly help teachers prepare their classrooms to start the school year off strong. Collected supplies can be dropped off…

UPDATE: Pet of the Week’s Hawkeye has been adopted

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UPDATE: Hawkeye has been adpoted! COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Animal Services is introducing our newest Pet of the Week who has a name fit for an Avenger! Hawkeye is a 7 year old big bundle of joy who loves to play with dogs and cats! In celebration of Petco Love’s Pick Me! SC statewide adoption event, from now to…

WW2 Veteran speaks about special event honoring veterans at CAE

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A special event earlier this month honored World War 2 veterans who protected our country during those troubling times. Curtis spoke with World War 2 veteran Bruce Cook and Veteran/Event Organizer Rick Mantei about the World War 2 event at the Columbia Airport on June 7. The event honored eight living WWII veterans, which also showcased…

RCSD’s Guardians of the Night K9 5K hits the ground in July!

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hosting an annual event to honor their four-legged partners in blue. The Guardians of the Night K9 5K starts Saturday, July 19 at the SC State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive with the following times: Gates open: 7 p.m. Family run/walk (not timed): 8:30 p.m. Timed 5K: 9:30 p.m. Lt. Pete…

K9 Godmothers Fundraising Concert featuring Timothy Wayne this Sat.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One non-profit is hosting a special fundraising concert to support our brave K9 officers in the Midlands! Rising Country star, Timothy Wayne, nephew of Country Superstar Tim McGraw, will perform at the K9 Godmothers Fundraiser this Saturday! Doors open at 5 p.m. at J’s Corner, 1015 Rosewood Drive and the event starts at 7 p.m. Curtis…

Pet of the Week: Meet Sassy

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LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Animal Services have a new furry buddy in need of a home! Sassy is 2-years-old, full of energy, & loves to play! For more information on how you can adopt Sassy, click here. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Pet of the Week Tags: Lexington Animal Services, Pet Of The Week