In today’s Black History Moment we celebrate Jerome Singleton. This Columbia native is a Paralympic sprinter, and was dubbed the fastest amputee on the planet back in 2011. Singleton is also a 100 meter world championship winner, but he isn’t just an amazing athlete. Singleton helped work on an NASA engine that assisted with the Mars landing. All month long we…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Once again this year, the City of Columbia celebrates small business and the exploding popularity of craft beer with Craft Beer Week leading up to the World Beer Festival this weekend at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. You can find a full schedule of events and learn more about the week and festival HERE. Categories: Digital…
In today’s Black History Moment we celebrate Althea Gibson. Gibson was an internationally known tennis player. She won Wimbledon and numerous U.S. championships even though she was not allowed to practice publicly due to her skin color. Instead, Gibson honed her skills in a backyard. The athlete was appointed Sports Commissioner of New York in 1975. All month long we…
Movie Reviewer Matt Perron gives us his take on John Wick 2
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lake Murray Polar Plunge was held Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics of South Carolina. Good Morning Columbia anchors Grace Joyal, Rochelle Dean and Tyler Ryan joined a couple hundred brave souls to brave the chilly lake water for a good cause. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Readers across the Midlands are beginning to discuss this year’s One Book, One Community selection, “Grant Park.” Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with Richland Library librarian Elizabeth Hill to talk about some of the topics that have arisen and the connections that have been made so far. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia based non-profit Artists for Africa brings the arts to children in some of the world’s most impoverished areas. Founding board member Robbie Butt says the organization’s annual Postcard Art Event raises crucial money to keep this program in place. The event takes place Wednesday, February 15 at Embassy Suites in Columbia. The evening will feature…
Today we celebrate Robert Purvis in our Black History Moment. Purvis was an American abolitionist born in Charleston. He was President of Underground Railroad. Purvis was of a lighter complexion and used that to his advantage by helping thousands of blacks get to freedom. He helped an estimated 10,000 blacks during his 30 years of activism. All month long we…
Tips on how to beat the Valentine’s Day Blues if you are spending the holiday alone.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to rev those engines as monster trucks take over the Colonial Life Arena. Monster Jam drives into town this weekend with the first performance Friday night at 7pm. Carolina Crusher is among the favorites returning for the show. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Colonial Life Arena Box office. Saturday’s performance is at 7pm….
