In today’s Black History Moment we celebrate Modjeska Simkins. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Simkins started as a teacher and went on to become the first black person to work full time in public health in our state. Simkins also founded the NAACP State Conference. And, perhaps most historically, Simkins wrote the argument for the lawsuit that was used to…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The secret to a great pizza, according to Persona Pizzeria Operations Manager Robert Leavitt, is in the dough…more specifically, the flour. Leavitt sites the use of Persona Pizza’s use of 00 Caputo flour, which is imported from Italy. The locally owned Persona Pizza on Main Street in Columbia also used a wood fire oven,…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Although we have all seen public service announcements about the lack of food…Across the country and the world, the images of hungry people resonate in our collective minds. The often unknown fact is that this widespread need for sustenance doesn’t necessarily have to be. According to to South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), 38.4 million…
NORTH, SOUTH CAROLINA – A singer, dancer, actress and activist, Eartha Mae Kitt was born on January 17th, 1927 in the town North, of South Carolina. She began her career in 1943 when she made her first appearance on Broadway. Kitt won two Emmys, two Grammys and was also was nominated for several Tony awards. She died in 2008, at the…
Movie reviewer Matt Perron gives us his take on ‘The Comedian’
Midlands residents are encouraged to read along for Richland Library’s annual “One Book, One Community” event.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A new business has taken up residence in Lexington County’s historic Coogler-Meetze house. “Rustic Chic Interiors” and the one of the county’s oldest functioning buildings, are now located at 207 W. Main St. in Lexington. The company’s owner, Sarah Cornett, says she wanted to help customers bring their Pinterest and HGTV dreams to life. She says they…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — With Super Bowl 51 a couple days away, Texas Roadhouse joined Tyler Ryan, Grace Joyal, and Rochelle Dean with some simple tips to make your party the event of the year, as well as a recipe for easy pulled pork sliders. How to Host a Legendary Super Bowl Party Party Space & Seating: Since the…
Local Cheerleading squad is getting ready to go for gold during national cheer competition. Find out how you can support the local group as they hit the national stage.
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – As the legislature prepares to address the issue of medical marijuana, one Irmo family says their daughter’s life is at stake. Tom and Mandy Keefer have four children. Their youngest, Raelyn, has a rare genetic disorder that’s frozen her with the mental capacity of an infant. In her three years of life, she’s also faced enormous struggles…
