Digital Exclusives and Features

Twitter followers grow for USC president-elect Caslen

Twitter/@LTGRobertCaslen COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The newly-elected president of the University of South Carolina is growing in popularity on Twitter. In just minutes following the vote by the Board of Trustees, Robert Caslen has hundreds of new followers. Caslen says he is honored to be chosen to lead “this great institution and full recognizes the challenges the Board addressed to…

Big Red Barn Retreat hosts Summer Benefit Concert to benefit veterans and active military

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A local non profit is helping veterans and active military who are suffering from PTSD. An outdoor summer concert in Blythewood Friday night will help benefit that program. The annual Summer Jam Concert is put on by the Big Red Barn Retreat. According to organizers, a live concert with headliner DECARLO, featuring Tommy DeCarlo, lead singer of the legendary…

Thousands of stainless steel toasters reportedly leaking electric current recalled

(Photo: Consumer Product Safety Commission ) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —- The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Nearly 5 thousand Bodum Bistro toasters are being recalled, between the U.S. and Canada after the company says the toasters can leak electric current when operating at the maximum normal temperature, which poses a shock hazard to users. The items impacted in the recall…

Construction along Clemson road may interrupt your end of the week commute

RICHLAND CO., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Transportation Officials are asking drivers who travel through Northeast Richland County are being encouraged to find alternate routes to avoid daylong lane closures related to construction Clemson Road that is expected to begin this week. According to officials, beginning tomorrow (Thursday July 18th, 2019) and the following day ( Friday July 19th,…

Extreme heat forces changes to Mayor’s annual Drills and Skills clinic

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —For the 10th year in a row, Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin has been hosting area youth for a summer sports camp where they can learn just about every activity from flag football to tennis. The “Drills and Skills” Clinic gives local children a chance to pick up an activity that will not only help them develop…

Columbia ranks #4 in list of U.S. cities millennials are calling home

ABC Columbia News COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —  According to a study completed by the company SmartAsset, a closer look at migration patterns show young adults between the ages of 20 and 34 appear to be choosing Columbia, South Carolina as there new home. According to the report, Columbia saw a net influx of 6,554 millennials in 2017, which is 4.95% of…

SC State Museum celebrates 50 year moon anniversary during space week

ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the historic first moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum is offering free admission for kids age 12 and under during space week. Event organizers say the event kicks off an entire week of space-themed fun at the museum. Those planning to attend can check out the…