Communities In Schools of the Midlands aims to help struggling students
Communities In Schools of the Midlands is looking to help struggling students succeed in the classroom with your help.
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Central Carolina Community Foundation Celebrates Black Philanthropy Month and Give 8/28
Central Carolina Community Foundation is celebrating Give 8/28. The day promotes financial giving to Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits.
Area law enforcement gear up State House rallies
Several groups plan to hit the State house Friday and Saturday
Columbia,SC ( WOLO) — There are several groups of protesters who plan to converge at the State House Friday and Saturday. After peaceful protests in May turned violent in the Capital City. While, all groups have various messages about what they are protesting, the common theme is the same, to have their voices seen and in ithe in some cases…
For the Health of It: Covid Posture in Schools
Tyler Ryan speaks with Hima Dalal about maintaining good posture in the classroom
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As schools open, and utilize a hydrid of classroom and home study, one by product is increased screen time. Hima Dalal from Vital Energy says that posture and proper seating are very important to prevent back, neck and other joint pain and muscle strain issues in children. Proper posture and ergonomics of seating is very important…
“She Did Day” Midlands Women mark Anniversary of 19th Amendment
Crysty Vaughan takes a look at the 100 Year Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote in Local Living
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is marking 100 years of Women’s Right to Vote. Wednesday, a group celebrated ‘She Did Day” The event was sponsored in part by Historic Columbia, The Women’s Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters. Organizers met in Columbia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and to recognize local women and…
Richland Library to host discussion on the power of protest
Richland Library is hosting a panel discussion on The Power of Protest this Thursday, August 27.
Local Living: Harvest Hope ”Fill the Gap’ campaign taking food donations
Crysty Vaughan takes a look at Local Living: Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking shelves
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In your look at Local Living, Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking the shelves. The “Fill the Gap” campaign is underway right now. Throughout the month, Harvest Hope is asking the community to donate different items each week for those struggling during the pandemic. Officials are asking you to donate canned fruits and vegetables…
City of Columbia hosting mobile Coronavirus test site with Prisma Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get tested for Coronavirus? The City of Columbia, in partnership with Prisma Health, has set up test sites for the remainder of August. City officials have released the following dates and locations: 8/25 Prisma Health 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pardon and Parole (Old Building) 2204 Lee St, Columbia 29205 8/28 Prisma Health 8:00…
Seniors, Meals, and Mask initiative underway
the collaboration between Senior resources, Columbia Housing Authority
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Starting today, Wednesday August 19, Senior Meals and Masks initiatives begin. Senior Resources and Columbia Housing Authority will kick off a community provide not only meals, but also deliver masks to 323 senior citizen every week. Seniors that reside in four housing units through the Columbia Housing Authority will receive two frozen meals and a supplemental…
Area church hosts free backpack giveaway
Other back to school supplies will also be available
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A Midlands church wants to make sure kids are ready to go back to school whether its in person or virtual. Brookland United Methodist Church is hosting a book bag giveaway this Saturday from 2 p.m. in the afternoon until 6 p.m. in the evening. The first 500 children will receive a free book bag…
