LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–While we wait for movie theaters to reopen across the country, drive in theaters are popping up all over. The Town of Lexington wants to invite you out to it’s 80’s themed drive up movie series. Lexington is continuing its series on August 29, 2020 at River Bluff High School with a viewing of the movie ‘Hoosiers’. Cars…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a back to school bash, virtually. Edventure Children’s Museum will host the annual ‘Countdown to Kindergarten’ August 7, 2020. Organizers say due to the pandemic, they will be holding a virtual event. Museum officials say EdVenture’s website will include tips from education leaders and several “welcome to kindergarten” messages, including one from Governor…
Columbia,SC (WOLO)— The Columbia Museum of Art has been showcasing a new exhibition displaying photographs taken from the 1950’s through 1960’s by famed photographer Kwame Braithwaite. The exhibit showcasing Braithwaite’s legendary work runs through September 6, 2020, has inspired a new generation of artists, and the Columbia Museum of Art wants you to share your work. CMA is hosting their…
Richland School District One logo: courtesy Richland 1 Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As Richland One schools get ready to resume in person instruction for a new school year, not everyone is heading back to the classroom. Administrators say they want to make sure they are able to meet the needs of all students during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic while they…
UofSC/Twitter Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Students with the University of South Carolina are back after ending last semester early during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic here in South Carolina. As they return to campus, and classes, Mayor Steve Benjamin and Dr. Bob Caslen release a video reminding students to take precautions to keep themselves COVID-19 free by continuing to…
Curtis Wilson spoke with SC State Fair General Manager Nancy Smith about the fair’s first ever free drive-through event this October.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials are urging coastal residents to take precautions ahead of Isaias. SC EMD says residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning late Monday and into Tuesday morning. Forecasters say high winds, rain, flash…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Right now South Carolina Emergency Management, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster are monitoring the path of Isaias. The Governor is urging South Carolinians to be prepared in case the storm changes course and to monitor the track. This includes, preparing a hurricane kit and making sure your phone is charged. This Hurricane season is of course…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready to reopen? On Monday August 3, 2020,South Carolina Governor Henry McMasters new Executive Orders for the pandemic go into effect. Governor McMaster says starting Monday August 3 masks will be required in government offices. The Governor also announced restaurants will not be allowed to exceed 50% capacity, and employees and customers will have to wear masks….
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington Police Department wants to make sure everyone is staying cool during these hot summer days. The Police Department has launched ‘Operation Cool Down’, which offers a free box style fan to anyone in need. Operation Cool Down typically assists over 100 individuals or families each year, say organizers. Image provided: Courtesy Lexington Police Department According to…
