Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — From now until the first week of December, you can become ‘Santa’ to a local senior citizen who might not otherwise get a gift this Christmas. The holiday season is a time to give back, and Home Instead Senior Care is doing just that with the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program. “We adopt seniors…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, first responders from around the state gathered in Columbia to talk to legislators about the issues they’re facing. The First Responder Caucus offered responders a chance to talk about the critical needs and issues that law enforcement, EMS and fire are facing in the state. “Our first responder caucus consists of eight House members…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday night, the public is invited to see rare 18th century engravings come to virtual life in a project by students and staff at the University of South Carolina. They’ll be able to experience artwork by Italian illustrator Giovanni Piranesi in a new, digital way. “We can really think about the different ways of interacting…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — From now until the first week of December, you can become ‘Santa’ to a local senior citizen who might not otherwise get a gift this Christmas. The holiday season is a time to give back, and Home Instead Senior Care is doing just that with the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program. “We adopt seniors…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Those who have served from all around the Midlands and the state were honored Monday morning in Columbia at the 41st annual Veterans Day Parade. “Tell our vets thank you for all that they’ve done and sacrificed,” said Diane Brown, wife of a veteran. People of all ages came out in downtown Columbia to honor those…
A group of business owners, neighborhood leaders and elected officials announced a new 10-Point Plan to revitalize Five Points. It was presented at a press conference on Thursday.
Information technology leaders gathered in Columbia on Wednesday to talk about the critical needs in South Carolina’s IT sector. This is the second time IT-oLogy has hosted a summit.
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in immediate need of food to help feed thousands this holiday season. The daily average number of families that visit the food bank doubles during this time. The community is being asked to donate non-perishable food items.
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — There’s a new playground in West Columbia that will allow all children the chance to play. A ribbon cutting was held Monday at Carraway Park at the Riverwalk, which is an ADA compliant park. “This community is a caring, loving community. It wants to provide services and facilities to everyone that lives here, and not…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, children across the Midlands will be going door to door getting all of the Halloween goodies. But some kids aren’t able to leave Prisma Health Children’s Hospital, so staff threw them their own Halloween Carnival Thursday morning. “They forget that they’re sick for just a minute. And they’re able to enjoy Halloween and enjoy…
