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Veterans celebrating Veterans event planned for Saturday

A group of Veterans plan to celebrate service and families together

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–As we collectively celebrate and thank the brave men and women who serve our Country and protect our freedom, a local group of vets plan their own celebration. The Columbia First Seventh-Day Adventist Church is hosting a Veterans Celebrating Veterans event on Saturday, starting at 6:00PM (or 1800 hrs). The event is open to military members and their…

Veterans Day Leadership Conference planned for Friday

USC to host panel discussion on leadership and empowement

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The University of South Carolina Student Veterans Association, ROTC Gamecock Battalion, and the Veterans Alumni Council are hosting a Veteran’s Day Leadership Panel Friday afternoon at the Darla Moore School of Business. According to organizers, twelve leasers will share their stories focusing on leadership, and the unique attributes needed for various types of employment. The event is free…

Lexington Couple Goes Viral With Pregnancy Announcement

LEXINGTON. SC (WOLO)- A video of a Lexington couple’s pregnancy announcement has gathered over 600,000 views on Facebook. Sabrina Clendenin convinced her husband Jordan to “submit a video audition” to Family Feud and surprised him with the news. Click here to watch the full video. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row), Digital Exclusives and Features, Lexington, Local News, News,…

The election brings some surprised in the Midlands and nationally

Antjuan Seawright joined Tyler Ryan to discuss the election results

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-President of Blueprint Strategy Antjuan Seawright joined Tyler Ryan on Good Morning Columbia to talk about the outcome of some of the key races across the country as well as locally. You can find the results of the Midlands elections HERE. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

100 pennies can mean so much inside a red kettle and other reasons to support the Salvation Army

Tyler Ryan learns about the Salvation Army Red Kettle program, among the other services of the Salvation Army

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–We have all walked into a store around Christmas time, and see someone, in various stages of cold, ringing a bell next to a red kettle, but do you know where the change, dollar or five dollar bill goes? Salvation Army Major Henry Morris, Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Newcomb, and JT Gandolfo joined Tyler Ryan on Good Morning Columbia…

RH Fulmer celebrates heroes Thursday

The Middle School will honor veterans and their families on Thursday

WEST COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Veteran’s Day is Saturday, however, students at R.H. Fulmer Middle School are honoring our heroes a few days early. According to principal Megan Carrero, the school is inviting all veterans to join them on Thursday morning for a special program in the school’s gym.  Coffee and doughnuts will be provided, and the presentation will include presentations from…

Experience basic without the high and tight

Fort Jackson opens the gates for and up close and personal experience

FORT JACKSON SC (WOLO)- Commanding General Pete Johnson is inviting the community to a tour of Fort Jackson on November 9 for an up-close experience of the basic combat training program at the base. The eight hour “Come See Your Army” tour will give citizens an opportunity to see how soldiers are trained and get a glimpse of their day…