7 officers inducted into SC Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
According to the Hall of Fame Administrator Jim McClary, inductees must have a proven record of excellence and a minimum of 25 years of service.
Author: Lee Williams
South Carolina’s 1st-ever “Veteran of the Year” announced at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina’s first-ever “Veteran of the Year” was announced at the State House Tuesday morning. Of the more than 400,000 Veterans across SC, Army First Sergeant Alvin King (Retired) was chosen for his service, leadership, and impact on the Veteran community. King was presented the award by Governor Henry McMaster and SC’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs…
SC State Christmas Tree gets prepped for annual Governor’s Carolighting Ceremony
South Carolina’s official Christmas tree has made its way to the State House. It will officially be lit at the 57th Annual Governor’s Carolighting Ceremony on November 19th at 6 p.m.
City of Columbia holds 45th Annual Veterans Day Parade
Known as one of the largest in the Southeast, Columbia’s Veterans Day Parade kicked off at the corners of Sumter and Laurel Streets, with Vietnam Veterans serving as this year’s Grand Marshals.
100th anniversary screening of silent Jewish film “The Ancient Law” will include live original music
The film can be experienced on Monday, November 13th at 7:30 p.m inside the Darla Moore School of Business.
“It’s a bridge back to a lost world, and today when we’re hearing about so much violence and anti-Semitism, it’s so important to focus on culture and the cultures that remain. This is an artist who revives musical traditions and keeps them going and at times like this I think we all need that,” says Executive Director of USC’s Anne Frank Center Doyle Stevick.
R. H. Fulmer Middle School pays tribute to local Veterans
As part of the tribute, members of the eighth grade band played a medley of Armed Forces songs honoring each branch of the military, and original drawings were given to each Veteran in attendance by a Fulmer Middle School art student — proving that patriotism isn’t just for adults.
Teen sentenced to 10 years in prison for striking deputy with stolen vehicle
“Your actions have consequences. It doesn’t really matter how you feel afterwards, those actions still happen. And those consequences are still real. And that’s true for me as well as Jamon. You know, he’s facing the consequences of what he did that day and I’m dealing with them and have been dealing with them everyday since the incident just in a different capacity,” says Investigator Merriman.
South Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrives at State House
The 35-foot-tall Norway Spruce that traveled from Henderson Tree Farms in Morganton, North Carolina will become a celebrity of sorts, and for many will mark the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season across the state.
Sanctuary at Boyd Island open on Saluda Riverwalk in Columbia
Leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Sanctuary at Boyd Island, located just across a scenic footbridge, on the Saluda Riverwalk.
Rapid Shelter Columbia celebrates 1-year anniversary, residents share experiences
Just a year ago, the fifty pod homes on Calhoun Street were being assembled. And now officials say 34 people have found permanent housing through the program.
