Solar farms are growing in South Carolina, because of its sustainability. Whenever the sun is shining, they are generating power. But the sun doesn’t always shine, like during severe weather.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a time to bring the health problem to light. Suicide can be prevented, yet continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Before heading to Europe to continue going on tour, Hootie & the Blowfish had one final concert Friday night in Columbia. Columbia is the band’s home, and the place where everything started. If you walk or drive by Yesterday’s in Five Points, you’ve probably noticed the silver monument on the corner. One local fan is responsible…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Firefighters had to extinguish a plane on Thursday at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, but the fire was set intentionally. It was all part of a full-scale emergency exercise for first responders. Every three years, the Federal Aviation Administration mandates that the airport tests its emergency plan with a full-scale scenario. So on Thursday, hundreds of people helped…
No matter how many years go by, Sept. 11 is a day this country will never forget. Almost 3,000 Americans lost their lives at the hand of terrorism.
Families at the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia can now be even more comfortable during their stay, thanks to a donation from La-Z-Boy.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — This week, athletes ages 50 and older are competing for gold, silver and bronze medals as part of the 32nd annual Midlands Area Senior Games. It’s put on by the Richland Co. Recreation Commission, and this year’s theme is ‘Mardi Gras.’ “I like, you know, it’s a free thing. There’s freedom in Mardi Gras, and…
State officials continue to work following Hurricane Dorian, lifting the evacuation order and allowing people to return home.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — As Dorian continues to make its way up the South Carolina coast, officials are responding as best they can to the areas that have been hit. So far, no storm-related deaths have been reported in the state. There are more than 2,000 people staying in 33 shelters open statewide, and more than 200,000 power outages…
Although downgraded to a Category 2 storm, Hurricane Dorian continues to approach the coast of South Carolina. Right now, it’s projected to hit Wednesday into Thursday, and officials continue to prepare for the worst.
