COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Local law enforcement want you to celebrate National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Officers across the state will have hundreds of officials out in at least 70 communities across the state this year. Participating groups include: Columbia Police Department Richland County Sheriff’s Department Lexington Police Department Sumter…
Good Morning Columbia is getting you out of the kitchen. We have a rundown on a bargain for your breakfast, plus how you can get your hands, or maybe hooves, on some free Chick-fil-A for Cow Appreciation Day.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Glow time will take on a new meaning down at Spirit Communications Park this Fourth of July. The Columbia Fireflies will be holding an Independence Day celebration tonight. Mini-American flags will be given away to the first 3,000 fans in attendance. All fans can enjoy a pre-game concert featuring Columbia’s own “76 and Sunny” at the Budweiser…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are using the day as a way to honor those who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department will be honoring Deputy Ryan Rawl with a Memorial Workout…
June 21st is International Make Music Day and Columbia, SC is one of hundreds of participating cities around the world. Go out and see performers at a free concert, make some music yourself, and enjoy a great day full of music in Five Points. List of artists and times they are playing: Five Points Fountain Paisley Marie | 1:00 – 2:00pm…
Good Morning Columbia has the latest as thousands prepare to gather to remember the Emanuel Nine.
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ People in Summerville were a little teed off when the record they set last year for brewing the world’s largest container of iced tea was broken a few months later. So, they’re trying to set another record on Friday, which is also National Tea Day. Last year, a 10-foot mason jar was filled with more…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Fireflies fans, get ready to party like it’s 1999. Spirit Communications Park will be all about “Purple Rain” for Thursday night’s “Purple Game.” The game against the West Virginia Power will celebrate the life of the late singer and Grammy-award winner, “Prince” Rogers Nelson, just two days after what would have been his 58th birthday. Prince,…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A memorial service at the arena where President Barack Obama last year led the congregation in “Amazing Grace” is among more than two dozen events scheduled during 12 days to mark the first anniversary of a mass slaying at a historically black church in Charleston. The Emanuel AME Church announced on Monday that the memorial service…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re looking to join a proud group of people working to serve and protect the community, you’re in luck. There will be a Public Safety Job Fair Saturday, June 4. It starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Teams in attendance include: Fire…
