COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a settlement with 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney General Alan Wilson says he secured $8.6 million in debt relief for over 1,000 former ITT Tech students in South Carolina. On the national level, the settlement totals about $330 million for 35,000 borrowers with outstanding balances. According to the Attorney General’s…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating two shootings which they say happened overnight at Edgewood Avenue and McAlister Street. Officials say both shootings occurred around 4:30 a.m. Columbia Police say they responded to a shooting on Edgewood Avenue after they received a shots fired alert. Officials say at least three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and they are investigating if…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC Works Midlands and the State Department of Social Services are joining forces to host a drive-thru job fair on September 16. Job seekers can head to Harvest Hope Food bank and receive packets with information about jobs available right now in the Midlands. The event runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Harvest Hope,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Economic Development is partnering with Black Public Relations Society and local businesses to host a school supply drive. The group is asking for donations such as computer supplies and colored pencils. There are several locations accepting donations across the city. Donations are being accepted now through September 23rd. Categories: Local News Tags: Donation, School
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill which helps people who are deaf or hard of hearing when they are pulled over by the police. The bill allows the DMV to make a note on the driver’s registration that they are deaf or hard of hearing. Categories: Local News Tags: bill, henry mcmaster
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC and Prisma Health to provide free COVID-19 testing. A mobile testing site has been set up at 2204 Lee Street. Testing is available from 8 a.m.-noon each Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. No appointment is necessary. Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, testing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Family Promise and Clayton Homes cut the ribbon on a new transitional home for homeless families in Columbia on Tuesday. The transitional home offers structure, support and training to help families transition into permanent homes. Categories: Local News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach visited Harvest Hope food bank on Tuesday. Harvest Hope is a part of the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program which seeks to provide local distributors with fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat products which they then provide to families in need. “We saw farmers suffering…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is hosting an online meeting where the public can comment on proposed improvements to US 176 from St. Andrews Road to Atlantic Drive in Columbia. Public comments will be accepted from September 15-October 15 through following the link https://scdotgis.online/US176SP. SCDOT’s proposal includes the installation of concrete medians, consolidating driveways in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution announced they will be adding to visitor access at Ninety Six National Historic Site, Cowpens Historical Battlefield and Kings Mountain National Military Park. The increased access will go into effect September 16. The National Park Service is working with federal, state and local health authorities to create a phased approach…
