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World of Creativity series: Artists for Africa

(Image: Artists for Africa (A4A) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Art Center continue it’s Worlds of Creativity series.  This time taking a trip journey to see Artists of Africa, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support for Anno’s Africa, a non-profit organization which brings arts classes to children in Kenya. Local artists based here in South Carolina are coming…

City of Columbia extends entry date for t-shirt design contest

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) —The City of Columbia wants to getting ready to see if you have the skills to create art for good cause. The City of Columbia is hosting their first ever Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer T-shirt Design Contest. The contest is open to any talented artists who are interested in creating a t-shirt that will represent the fight…

‘Baby Shark’ is being turned into a cereal, doo doo doo doo doo doo

A new cereal featuring YouTube sensation “Baby Shark” will be swimming in a bowl of milk near you very soon. Kellogg’s made the announcement Friday, saying the limited edition cereal will be available starting Aug. 17. The breakfast treat features berry-flavored loops and marshmallows, said Kellogg’s in a news release. You can pick up a two-pack of Kellogg’s Baby Shark…

‘Feel Better’ dolls pulled after lawmakers, customer complaints

  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Black rag dolls that came with instructions to “find a wall” and slam the toy against it have been pulled from three stores after customers and a lawmaker said they were offensive. The “Feel Better Doll” featured instructionsto “whack” the doll “whenever things don’t go well and you want to hit the wall and yell.” The…

‘Regal Unlimited’ service lets movies lovers get their film fix

(CNN) — If you enjoy seeing films on the big screen , this deal could be just what you’ve been waiting for. Regal Cinemas is offering unlimited visits to the movies with its new monthly subscription. Its called “Regal Unlimited” and can cost $18 to $23 dollars a month depending on which city you live in. The bigger the city,…

SC Sales Tax Holiday exempt items include some back to school supplies

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to mark those back to school items off your list? The South Carolina Department of Revenue has released the dates for the Tax Free weekend. The sales tax holiday will run Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 2019. Some of the tax free items are perfect for back to school shopping. They include paper, notebooks, pens,…

Working Wednesday: Perlon is looking for you

Representatives from Perlon joined Tyler Ryan to talk about opportunities

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)-International company Perlon, who makes is US home in Lexington, is looking to expand over the next several months, hoping to recruit several positions from entry level and up. You can learn more HERE   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

American Dream: Free classes for small business

Tyler Ryan learns about the free classes offered by the SBA

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The Small Business Administration is offering classes aimed at small businesses that are hoping to secure contracts with the Federal Government.  According to the SBA’s Savannah Wilburn, the free classes are scheduled for: o   8/6  @ 10 a.m. – Webinar on the 8a Business Development Program o   8/7 @ 8:30 a.m. – Marketing to the Federal Government at…