Author: Rob Dew

King Day at the Dome goes virtual in 2021

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Just like other annual events in Columbia in recent times, King Day at the Dome is going virtual. According to the South Carolina branch of the NAACP this year’s event will take place on-line starting at 10am on January 18th. Featured speakers will include Congressman Jim Clyburn, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, and State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell. For…

UofSC investigating student’s alleged participation in US Capitol assault

(Courtesy: UofSC/Twitter) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina is investigating reports that at least one student took part in last week’s insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building. The university released this statement Tuesday, “The University of South Carolina’s Division of Law Enforcement and Safety and the Office of Student Conduct are aware of social media and other reports…

Spearman announces 2021 legislative priorities for Dept. of Education

Courtesy SC Dept of Education Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–State Superintendent of Education outlined her department’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Spearman says her top priorities will be to ensure the health and wellness of all students and educators, continuing the effort to recruit and retain teachers, and guaranteeing that every student have access to college and career readiness opportunities. In…

Columbia police notified about potential armed demonstrations

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department confirms it has been notified by the FBI via SLED about potential armed demonstrations between now and the inauguration. In addition, according to reports the FBI has received information in recent days on a group calling for “storming” state, local, and federal government courthouses and administrative buildings in the event the…

Wilson opposes impeachment as Biden inauguration nears

Source: Joe Wilson- Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  As demonstrators gathered outside of his office on Sunset Blvd. in West Columbia calling for the impeachment of the president, Congressman Joe Wilson says now is not the time. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News Wilson says, “Impeaching a President this close to a new Administration is divisive and hinders a…

Prisma welcomes first baby of the New Year

Courtesy: Prisma Health Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Welcome to the world Keanna Grace. Every year the folks at Prisma Health welcome the first baby of the new year. This year it is Keanna Grace who was born Friday morning at 1:34 at prisma Health Tuoumey in Sumter. Congratulations! Categories: Local News, News, State, Sumter