A Conversation to Empower Women
You can take part in a conversation to empower women and their families Saturday April 29th. Click here to find out why organizers say this open forum is vital as women continue to evolve.
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Learning to fly – like a butterfly
Butterflies take over Eddie the World's Largest Boy
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–If you have been to EdVenture Children’s Museum in the last several weeks, you may have noticed that Eddie, known as The World’s Largest Boy, has been surrounded by thousands of monarch butterflies. Butterflies painted by over 2,300 fifth grade students from across South Carolina as a part of an outreach program developed by the South Carolina Governor’s School of…
It’s ok to look AND touch with Touch a Truck
Tyler Ryan learns about the Junior League's annual favorite hands on event
Tyler Ryan learns about Touch-A-TruckWEST COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The Junior League of Columbia is again this year, hosting one of the favorite fund raisers of the year, Touch-A-Truck. According to the T-A-T Co-Chair Kathryn Dinkins, money raised during the annual event goes directly to the Junior Leagues mission of helping children’s charities. Touch-A-Truck 2017 is planned for Saturday at the State…
Get Motivated to Give Back During National Volunteer Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The S.C. State Service Commission is encouraging residents to give back this week in celebration of National Volunteer Week. In 2015, more than 62 million Americans volunteered almost eight billion hours, contributing an estimated $184 billion dollars to our nation’s economy, the Corporation for National and Community Service reports. National Volunteer Week was created to celebrate…
Charlamagne Tha God Talks ‘Black Privilege’ at Book Signing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Charlamagne Tha God, host of The Breakfast Club, came back to his home state to host a number of book signings. Many know Charlamagne as the outspoken radio host who has invested in numerous platforms. On Sunday more than 100 South Carolinians met him at 2nd and Charles bookstore in Columbia at his book signing. Fans got…
Meet the People who Prune Marijuana and Make a Fortune at It
They sit for hours at a time, hunched over tables with scissors in one hand and marijuana in the other. The work is tedious, but it pays well -– for now. This once mostly black market trade is slowly becoming more regulated, hindering the flow of quick, under-the-table cash.
Ready for the best cornbread around?
Tyler Ryan learns about the love of cornbread
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Saturday is a big day for cornbread lovers from all over. The 5th Annual South Carolina Cornbread Festival returns to the Capital City. According to North Columbia Business Association’s Sabrina Odom, this year’s event is planned for Saturday at Earlwood Park, starting at 11:00. For more details on this local favorite event, check out their website HERE. Categories: Digital…
Make the number zero while Walking Like MADD
Tyler Ryan learns about the Walk Like MADD annual 5K walk to end alcohol related fatalities
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–According to MADD South Carolina Director Steven Burritt, 301 lives were lost in alcohol related traffic accidents in 2015. It’s a number, that although much lower than years past, is 301 too many. MADD, an organization formed more than 35 years ago, is holding it’s Annual Walk Like Madd event on Saturday at Saluda Shoals. The event is…
Tasty Tuesday: Which Wich? THIS Which
Tyler Ryan tries his hand at making the ultimate PB&J with Which Wich on Tasty Tuesday
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–There is just something about a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich that transcends time. That is the premise behind the Which Wich Project PBJ program has made it a mission to hand them out as a part of various outreach programs, including feeding kids, and first responders. Sarah Todd, local owner of the Which Wich on Main…
Total Solar Eclipse in the Capital City
Get your special sunglasses ready and pull up a seat for one of the most amazing shows in the sky and it’s happening right here in the Capital City.
