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…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —With temperatures flirting with triple digits this week, and the heat index upwards of 106, and in some cases higher. Prisma Health Children’s Hospital is sending out another reminder about the deadly dangers of the heat. According to Prisma, a new report shows that South Carolina was ranked as the number one state when it comes to…
(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…
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,…
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…
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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — It’s that time of the year to pull out your garnet and black! Student athletes from the University of South Carolina are getting ready for their annual Pigskin Poets event. Friday July 19th, 2019, from 3PM until 4:30PM at the Drew Wellness Center (2101 Walker Solomon Way, Columbia, SC 29204 ) Gamecock players will trade in…
Richland Library is teaming up with the Gamecocks for Pigskin Poets.
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…
