Digital Exclusives and Features

Columbia residents invited to join conversation on fair housing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The City of Columbia is hosting the next discussion in an ongoing series about fair housing called, “Speak Out,” Thursday, July 27. The quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity. During the second quarterly session the conversation will focus on issues citizens face regarding transportation options within the City of Columbia. This is a conversation with…

Forest Acres Richland Library branch reopens Wednesday after facelift

FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) – The Forest Acres location of Richland Library reopens Wednesday after a months-long renovation. Library staff said the new Cooper is bigger and includes a “children’s makers” area for kids. The overhaul is part of a $59 million bond referendum passed by Richland County residents in 2013, to enhance library facilities across the county. A grand…

Cross-state “Ride to Remember” departs Friday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Some 350 cyclists will take to the back roads of South Carolina Friday, as they complete a three-day, 252 mile trek across the state to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Grace Joyal talked to Taylor Wilson, Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. communications director, and two-time rider, David Guirl, about the race and how you can…

Annual Lake Murray concert will be music to the ears

Reggaetronic 6 promises a day of music and fun on the lake

LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO)–Reggaetronic 6 is planned for Saturday at Spence Island on Lake Murray.  According to event organizers, this year’s event will kick off at 11:00, and will run until 6:00. Camp M.A.T.E.S., a camp for children with social skills deficits has partnered with the event, and will be the recipient of this years raised funds. You can find…

Former Hostage Jack Swerling Reacts To Jimmy Causey’s Capture

Everyone is relieved Jimmy Causey is off the streets again, but no one is more thankful than Jack Swerling. Swerling and his family were held at gunpoint by Causey in 2002. Swerling spoke with us over the phone today to talk about this experience he says felt surreal. Defense attorney Jack Swerling was called immediately Wednesday afternoon when Jimmy Causey…