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….
Good Morning Columbia Black History Moment honors South Carolina African Americans who have made an impact on the the State and the World during the month of February.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The road to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina stops abruptly at the doorstep of law enforcement in the state. S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel has been a steadfast opponent to the idea. “This is still a federally prohibited schedule one controlled substance,” Keel said, “it’s an illegal drug.” 28 states and the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and with the day falling on a weekday, many of you will be celebrating early this weekend. Fern Studio Florals and Event Design, located on Devine Street in the Shandon area of Columbia, stopped by the ABC Columbia studio to share tips on how to make your…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Certified ACE fitness trainer Heather Cooper says that using training bands can provide a great workout that can be packed in a suitcase and brought anywhere. Cooper says that the bands, which come in different styles and resistance amounts can be found at any sporting good store, department store, or even online at sites like Amazon.com. Cooper says that…
