Digital Exclusives and Features

Days days of empowerment for women planned for next week

Courses on salary negotiation, safe workplaces, and a gubernatorial forum

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The Women’s Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) is planning their second summit, themed “Women’s Economic Empowerment,” for Monday and Tuesday.  According to WREN Communication Director Emme Crawford, the first day will include speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops on several topics including salary negotiation, creating a safe workplace and more. The second day, according to Crawford includes a gubernatorial…

Taking 10,000 small steps to make a statement

The annual 5K NAMI walk planned for the weekend

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The annual NAMI Walk for Mental Health promises exercise and a message.  According to Companion Benefit Alternatives Amanda Downey, the walk is planned for Saturday morning at Finlay Park.  Downey says that a warm-up is planned for 9:00 AM with fitness guru James Patrick, followed by the 5K walk at 10:00 AM. The purpose of the walk is…

Greenville festival to draw artists, musicians from across the nation

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) – Greenville is getting ready to welcome hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors to its downtown, Mother’s Day weekend, for the annual Artisphere festival. Browse the work of artists from across the nation, in addition to listening to music from a range of bands. The festival, taking place from May 11 to 13, is totally free. Good Morning…

Scientists invent robot fish

BOSTON, MA (WOLO) – Scientists at M.I.T. have designed a robotic fish that can swim naturally alongside other fish while spying on them. “Sofi” is an 18-inch-long robot fish with a fisheye lens. The fish is made of a soft silicone rubber, flexible plastic and 3D-printed pieces. The quiet motor-powered tail copies the movements of real fish.   Categories: Digital…