First Black, Native American female pilot gets Barbie doll
The first Black and Native American female pilot is being honored on her birthday in a fashionable and fun way.
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Columbia Museum of Art’s Contemporaries Ball Fundraiser kicks off this Saturday!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – You can be the belle of the ball at the Columbia Museum of Art’s annual fundraiser this Saturday! CMA’s Contemporaries Ball: A Secret Garden Affair goes from 7 to 11 p.m. at the museum on 1515 Main Street. Curtis spoke with two board members of the Contemporaries, Ashley Elsey & Eric Meadows, about how the event…
FBI Columbia’s Elder Fraud Initiative aims to help seniors from scams
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – FBI Columbia has launched an initiative to protect South Carolina seniors from scams. Curtis spoke with Kevin Wheeler, Public Affairs Specialist, about the Elder Fraud Awareness Initiative that was launched in 2021. Wheeler says through the initiative, they have presenters who are highly trained who speak with senior groups about different types of scams and how…
American Dream: Down payment options for your new home
Tyler Ryan learns from agent Jeannette Womble about Federal and State options for down payments
It is no secret that the cost of obtaining the American Dream…owning a home…has becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans. Between rising home prices, inventory, and the cost of most everything else on the way up, means that many families find themselves with less money in the bank.
Volunteers needed for United Way of the Midlands’ Reading Consortium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – You have a chance to help kids strengthen the reading skills through United Way of the Midlands’ Reading Consortium! Curtis spoke with Jabari Bodrick, Ph.D., Education & Resiliency Director and Deja Vaughn, MRC Operations Manager about how volunteers provide one-on-one reading support to prekindergarten – third grade students across the Midlands. They say their 2022-2023…
Tasty Tuesday: Smoked and the perfect scallops
The Manmade Gourmet Tyler Ryan learns how to make the perfect scallop from Smoked Chef Daniel Lee
Tyler Ryan learns how to make the perfect scallop from Smoked Chef Daniel Lee
‘Free Fridays’ returns to Riverbanks Zoo for Lexington Richland residents
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden kicks off New Year with ‘Free Fridays’ for Lexington/Richland residents
Pet of the Week: Brownie!
Meet Brownie! This super sweet 2-year-old Boxer-Harrier mix is ready to find her ‘furever’ love! Adopt her from Lexington County Animal Services and take part in their Valentine’s Day adoption special now through February 14th.
Friday’s Mega Millions $1.35 Billion drawing winning numbers
Grab those tickets, we have the winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday’s drawing here!
Local Living: Columbia Museum of Art and Riverbanks Zoo events
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A look at some local events across the Midlands
