Digital Exclusives and Features

City of Columbia needs feedback on revision of zoning map

Columbia City Council members will take questions and concerns over the next two weeks

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The city of Columbia wants your feedback on their plans to revise the current rezoning map that’s more than 40 years old. City officials say the the goal of this process is to make the outdated zoning plan more modern and streamline in in order to foster future growth. At the same…

Time to get your taco on as a new Mexican restaurant opens on Main Street

The GMC Team celebrates a new Mexican restaurant on Main Street

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — It is a time when small business after small business is closing, if not permanently, temporary, with restaurants especially hard hit.  As eatery after eatery closes up shop, a new Mexican restaurant has opened it’s doors on Main Street. The Family Fresh Mex Taqueria opened last week in the ABC Columbia building located at the corner…

Tasty Tuesday: Super easy lasagna on a budget

Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann show how easy it is to make yummy lasagna for the whole family

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – Cooking is truly a family affair, and it doesn’t have to break the bank to feed the family!  Tyler Ryan, the ManMade Gourmet, and Mary Ann from MAK’s Meals share a super easy lasagna recipe that will please the pallet.   Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 can Italian diced tomatoes 1/4 diced green pepper 1/4…

World War II veteran gets special honor for 105th birthday

Veteran gets a heroes welcome for a surprise birthday

(CNN) — Whatever surprise birthday party you’ve ever planned it probably wasn’t anything like the one we’re about to show you. A World War II veteran, who turned 105 years old, was given a special honor that he never expected. Alys Martinez takes us to the emotional event. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

Richland County Councilwoman hosts free mask giveaway

The giveaway is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19

Image: Richland County Council Richland County, SC (WOLO) — Richland County is in the process of distributing more than 67 thousand masks in an overall effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Councilwoman Allison Terracio, along with Columbia-Richland Fire Chief, Aubrey Jenkins will provide masks to businesses in the Five Points entertainment district, so they can then be given…

SC State Guard celebrates 350 years of service

Special event to recognize more than three centuries of service takes place at Olympia Armory Saturday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina State Guard will celebrate its 350th anniversary this year at a special event happening today, Saturday September 26. It starts at the Olympia Armory on Granby Lane near the State Fairgrounds at 10:45 in the morning. Governor Henry McMaster and the State Guard Commander,  Leon Lott are among those attending the event. Officials…

An elderly pizza man gets a slice of life after a dream delivery

The Utah man is use to being the one delivering dough, but his favoritie customers changed that

(CNN) — An 89-year-old Utah man had been forced to deliver pizzas 30 hours a week to make ends meet. but now that he is Tik Tok famous, he won’t have to work as hard. Carloz Valdez has the amazing story. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News