SCEMD holds disaster preparedness seminar for SC military installations
Representatives from multiple military branches met at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division on Thursday for a disaster preparedness seminar.
Author: Lee Williams
Legislators test drive electric vehicles at State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina Senators Scott Talley and Marlon Kimpson, as well as Representatives Bobby Cox and Deon Tedder hosted an “Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event” at the State House. Other legislators and staff were encouraged to come by and take one of three electric vehicles for a test drive. Tedder says it’s not every day that…
Lexington Medical Center holds “Therapy Dog Stress Break”
According to the American Heart Association, having a dog around may help reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease, provide them with lower blood pressure, and keep them more physically active.
DHEC’s annual report shows 25% increase in SC drug overdose deaths
Two websites offer help and resources for people suffering from drug abuse
Director of Public Health with DHEC, Dr. Brannon Traxler, says the 2021 data shows the total number of drug overdose deaths increased by more than 25% from 2020 to 2021.
Columbia Jewish Federation provides earthquake relief for Turkey, Syria
The nonprofit group Columbia Jewish Federation along with the national non-profit group Jewish Federations of North America, has started an earthquake relief fund to provide aid overseas.
Richland County Administrator reports on safety, upgrades at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
After growing concerns of safety and staffing at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, Richland County Administrator Leonardo Brown reports that changes are on the way.
55 years later — Orangeburg Massacre ceremony held at SC State University
Eighteen-year-old Henry Smith, 17-year-old Delano Middleton, and 18-year-old Samuel Hammond Jr. all died the night of February 8th, 1968, and 27 others were injured.
School coalition aims to make students safer, encourages action from lawmakers
According to Patrick Kelly with The South Carolina Coalition for Safer Schools, the organization includes over 30,000 educators, lawmakers, and mental health professionals across the state.
Production at USC’s Law School will honor, show parallels of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Anne Frank
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As we continue honoring Black History Month, a play happening Tuesday night at the University of South Carolina’s Law School will pay tribute to two social justice icons. “Letters from Anne and Martin” is a production based on excerpts from “Anne Frank–The Diary of a Young Girl” and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter From A Birmingham…
Project Childsafe Columbia aims to keep guns out of hands of children
A new initiative by leaders in the Columbia community called Project Childsafe Columbia is meant to keep guns out of the hands of children.
