Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Five Points reopens
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Five Points is now reopen after renovations began back in July.
Author: Lee Williams
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital holds annual Holiday Parade
The annual indoor parade at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital brings holiday cheer right to the patients’ rooms.
Argument leaves one person dead in fire, another stabbed in Newberry County
According to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, a structure fire and fatality have occurred in the Silverstreet area.
Two 15-year-olds arrested in Columbia for attempted murder
According to Sheriff Leon Lott with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, two 15-year-olds have been arrested for attempted murder, burglary 1st, possession of a stolen vehicle, and failure to stop for blue lights and sirens.
Downtown Columbia’s parking rate increases will help upgrade decks, say City Councilmembers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — After hearing concerns from citizens and hospitality districts during Tuesday night’s council meeting, City of Columbia leaders have amended and approved a new parking rate ordinance. Effective March 1st of next year, the rate for downtown street parking will double from 75 cents an hour to $1.50 an hour — and parking tickets will increase from…
Ballentine makes case for credit unions and competitive choice with new bill
A new bill set to be introduced at the Statehouse would provide local governments and other public entities (like fire departments) with access to credit unions for public deposits.
Mungo Homes gives back to four local organizations for “Giving Tuesday”
As part of the movement, Mungo Homes is donating thousands of dollars to four local organizations who help uplift folks throughout the Midlands year round.
State leaders encourage winter weather preparedness
“We typically expect severe weather here in South Carolina in January and February, but now’s the time we need to prepare for those events and today it’s unseasonably cold already here in South Carolina,” says Kim Stenson, Director of SCEMD.
Harvest Hope Food Bank helping people year round, not just during the holidays
For many low-income families throughout the Midlands, the Thanksgiving holiday season can be a reminder of the food insecurity they face on a daily basis. Harvest Hope Food Bank leaders say they help year round.
Fort Jackson dishes out Thanksgiving feast to trainees and soldiers
In total, over 3,500 pounds of turkey, 3,600 pounds of ham, 6,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, and thousands of pies will be dished out.
