A children’s book has been removed from libraries in Lexington-Richland School District Five following a formal challenge. The book being questioned is called “Black Is A Rainbow Color,” written by Angela Joy. According to Joy, “Black Is A Rainbow Color” is about a little girl exploring her neighborhood as she learns about Black history and Black culture.
Early voting is underway and Election Day is less than two weeks away. Preparations for election centers continue as South Carolina moves towards the big day.
Rapid Shelter Columbia, the community being built for people experiencing homelessness, is set to open November 1st. Officials from the City of Columbia gave progress updates earlier today on the pod community, located downtown on Calhoun Street.
Polarization in politics can affect who we vote for and even who we’re friends with. Dr. Josh Meyer-Gutbrod, a Political Science professor for the University of South Carolina says polarization is used to drive votes.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office says a six-month-old infant is dead and her father has been arrested. Just after midnight, deputies responded to a 911 call from the child’s mother in Prosperity regarding a domestic issue. Deputies were told the child’s father, 38-year-old Colie Dawkins, had been given permission to take the child to his home…
The Ronald McDonald House supports the health and wellbeing of children and their families. Today, The Ronald McDonald house got some support of its own. As part of its 60th anniversary, the professional services firm HORNE, is making donations to a handful of non-profit organizations.
Small business owners and non-profit organizations teamed up for the inaugural “Make That Dough” breakfast event. The collaboration is meant to help find new ways to expand food access for communities in need.
As Russian President Vladmir Putin continues to wage war on Ukraine, a college in the Midlands wants to do what it can to stand with the Ukrainian people. Students and faculty from Newberry College marched from the main entrance of campus to the Center for Teacher Education a few blocks away, carrying Ukrainian flags along the way.
When you think of the SC State Fair, you probably think of all the fun rides and delicious food.
A disturbance at The Department of Juvenile Justice Complex on Broad River Road has left one staff member and one youth injured. At around 9am, multiple youths at DJJ’s Birchwood School broke away from their campus and assaulted a staff member. The youths also confiscated hammers and damaged multiple vehicles and other property during the disturbance.
