Today we celebrate Thomas “Skipp” Pearson. Pearson is an internationally known jazz artist who has graced the stage with iconic performers like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. Pearson has spent 24 years sharing his musical talents with students as a band director and teacher in Bamberg and Claredon county schools. All month long we celebrate native black South Carolinians who…
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COUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – United Way of the Midlands is celebrating one year since it expanded its WellPartners free dental and eye clinic in Richland County. The clinic serves both adults and children. Last year alone, United Way Communications Manager Molly Brantley says the effort served 800 kids and 3,700 adults in Richland and Lexington Counties for a total in-kind value…
Today we celebrate Mary Mcleod Bethune. The Mayesville native was born a child of slaves and later grew up to be an educator, humanitarian, philanthropist, and civil rights activist. Bethune is, perhaps, best known for founding the private school, Bethune-Cookman University, for African-American students. She also was appointed as a national adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of…
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — According to Famous Toastery Chef Joe Cardinale, it was the favorite treat of Elvis – The Fools Gold Loaf. It’s this very treat of the King that inspired Chef Joe’s visit on a Valentines Day Tasty Tuesday. Here is Chef Joe’s shopping list for Candied Pecans, Bacon Jam, and of course, the preparation that will allow…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Etiquette expert Pamela Eyring from the Protocol School of Washington says there is a crisis of civility and decorum pending within society. Eyring sites the seventh annual Civility in America survey, which captures the American public’s views on civility in society with 75% stating incivility in this country has risen to “crisis” levels up from 65% in 2014. “Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn,…
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…
