New Fisher House for Veterans and their families opens in Columbia
According to the Fisher House Foundation, Veteran families can stay at one of the homes free of charge while a loved one is in the hospital.
Author: Lee Williams
Celia Dial Saxon becomes 1st African American with building name on USC Columbia campus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina held a dedication ceremony for the Celia Dial Saxon Residence Hall on Lincoln street. According to university officials, Saxon is the first African American to be honored with a building name on the Columbia campus. Born in 1857, Saxon was one of the first African American students to attend South Carolina…
Veterans Affairs honors 94-year-old volunteer for 15,000 hours of service
94-year-old Dorothy Dickert received an award for having more than 15,000 volunteer hours — mostly spent calling Veterans to remind them of doctor’s appointments.
12-story student housing and retail development breaks ground on Gadsden Street
The building will be over 800,000 square feet and will include student housing, retail spaces, and a parking garage.
Governor McMaster declares April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
DSS State Director Michael Leach says there were over 66,000 reports of child abuse and neglect in South Carolina in 2022.
Providence Home celebrates 60th anniversary, debuts new William “Bill” Cogdill Chapel
Community members and city officials came together to honor Providence Home’s 60th anniversary, and for the debut of its new chapel at its North Main Street campus.
6 unclaimed Veterans laid to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Service members and Veterans from the Air Force, American Legion, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy came together for the ceremony.
Collegiate Recovery Day at State House recognizes alcohol and drug abuse programs
Representatives from schools and organizations across the state shared their stories of hope and recovery to the crowd.
At the State House on Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette joined the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services and academic partners from across the state to recognize National Collegiate Recovery Day.
DHEC reports dramatic increase in infant and maternal mortality rates
New reports released by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control show a dramatic increase in South Carolina’s infant and maternal mortality rates.
Governor McMaster and officials urge lawmakers to increase illegal gun possession penalties, pass bond reform
Isle of Palms Chief Kevin Cornett and SLED's Chief Mark Keel joined the governor to push for new legislation.
“So before the General Assembly goes home in May, they need to pass bond reform and they need to see that we slam that revolving door, and have graduated penalties for committing these crimes with these illegal guns,” says Governor McMaster.
