Digital Exclusives and Features

Annual Black History Parade and Festival set to take place in Columbia

Parade will begin Saturday, February 26, at the corner of Hampton and Harden Street

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 17th Annual Black History Parade and Festival in Columbia is set for February 26, 2022. The parade will begin Saturday, February 26, at the corner of Hampton and Harden Street, and the festival will be at the MLK Park from 1-5 p.m. The 17th Annual Black History Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, February…

CAE art program announces new picturesque line up

This is the second year the airport has chosen local artists to showcase their work

Image: The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The latest artists that will have their collections of art work displayed at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport have been chosen. The airport says artists for the 2023 year will include an all women panel including the individuals listed below and the dates you’ll be able to catch their exhibits on…

You have to have money to make money – and here is where you can get some

Tyler Ryan speaks with Shark Tank's Casting Director Mindy Zemrak about the show's popularity and tips to get cast to make a pitch to the Sharks

HOLLYWOOD CA (WOLO) — Since 2009, the American Dream of entrepreneurism has been realized thanks to a group very successful business leaders and a show on ABC Columbia called Shark Tank. The premise, of course, is that entrepreneurs make short pitches to the Sharks, with the hope that they can score a partnership and funding for their business or idea….

SC Consumer Affairs: Tips on keeping scammers away during Tax time

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Tax season is upon us and SC Department of Consumer Affairs officials say scammers can also taking advantage of this time of year. “The most common way is somebody going to file their taxes and they find out their taxes have already been filed for them,” said Bailey Parker, South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs communications…

From the Suit Song to riding Harley’s, Charlene Amoia returns to TV

Tyler Ryan chats with "Wendy the Waitress" about her new series on Pure Flix

HOLLYWOOD CA (WOLO) – Charlene Amoia is a very familiar face to moviegoers and television watchers. From Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1, Shameless, House, Criminal Minds, Days of Our Lives,  to appearing in American Pie: Reunion on the big screen  her list of credits is a long one, including some of the biggest shows and most successful movie franchises of recent note. …

Celebrating 60 years with 23 shows in one night at The VST

Tyler Ryan learns about the 60th year anniversary show with the Village Square Theater

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – 2022 marks the 60th year that the community has had the opportunity to trod the board at the Village Square Theater, the premiere non-profit theater in Lexington. To celebrate the diamond anniversary, the cast, crew, directors, and set builders, who all volunteer their time, are busy rehearsing for  a big show opening this weekend.  According to…