Digital Exclusives and Features

Hitting the lake? SC DNR working to keep boaters safe under Governor’s order

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Headed on the water this weekend?  It’s been a little over a week since Governor Henry McMaster reopened public boat ramps across the state. Officers with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) say most people out on the water have followed the rules laid out in the Governor’s executive order. The sound of motors…

3 hour comedy festival streamed online in May

Several big name comedians have signed on for the online festival scheduled for May 9th

(CNN) — Sometimes laughter is the best medicine, and in the middle of a global pandemic, while many people are stuck in their homes, a little laughter may be just what the doctor ordered. Some big names in the world of comedy have singed on to join forces to raise money for the Feeding America Comedy Festival. So far, Adam…

Job seekers targeted by online swindlers hoping to cash in

Scammers are trying to take advantage of vulnerable people during pandemic

(ABC News)— With a record number of Americans filing for unemployment, a rash of online criminals are looking to cash in on people seeking jobs during the coronavirus crisis. ABC’s Pierre Thomas has the latest on what you need to know in order to protect yourself if you’re hoping to find work from home. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National…

Local Living: Celebrity concert streaming, plus, Elton John postpones tour

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A major concert change tops our look at Local Living. Due to the coronavirus, Elton John is postponing his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ Tour. The tour was scheduled to make a stop at Colonial Life Arena on Friday, May 22, 2020. Concert officials say ticket holders should hold onto their original tickets because new show dates for 2021…

SC Air National Guard to perform hospital fly overs on Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a flyover. F-16s fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing will salute the state’s medical professionals and first responders during a round-the-state flyover, Monday, April 27, say officials. According to a release from the Guard, The Swamp Fox pilots will flyover a number of hospitals throughout the state which…

Community heals the spirit of those who heal us

Members of one Spartanburg community shows their appreciation for the those on front line of coronavirus

(CNN) — Residents in one upstate community paid tribute to their local health care workers by giving them a loud and proud parade. Sirens and signs of support overshadowing fears of the coronavirus in Spartanburg. Here are some of the sights and sounds from the event. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, State

Queen Elizabeth marks 94th birthday

Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II's 94th birthday with silence, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells

Britain is marking Queen Elizabeth II’s 94th birthday with silence Tuesday, as the nation in lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic forgoes the usual gun salutes and ringing of bells.

Publix offers reserved shopping hours for Hospital staff, First Responders

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In a release to ABC Columbia, Publix announced it is designating special hours for First Responders and Hospital staff. Publix says Thursday evenings, 8 – 9 p.m., and Friday mornings, 7 – 8 a.m., will be held as special shopping hours for First Responders and hospital staff. This change in hours began April 16 and is expected…