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…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — “I love aviation,” says author Kaela Harmon when asked about the subject matter of her new book, “Zoey’s First Plane Ride.” Harmon, who has worked in the airline and aviation industry for many years, including several at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, says that although there are a lot of books about fighter jets, finding one that talks…
BLYTHEWOOD SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has a new tool designed to help victims of natural disasters when they need important items like replacement driver’s licenses, registrations, and even titles. According to SCDMV spokesman Lauren Phillips, the Community Area Response and Emergency Services Vehicle (CARES) is designed to provide many services that brick and mortar DMV branches…
Today we celebrate Gwendolyn Bradley in our Black History Moment. Bradley started singing soprano growing up in Bishopville, South Carolina, and has performed around the world, as an international opera singer. She has performed for Queen Elizabeth and for the Queen of Spain. Now Bradley continues to share her gift as a teacher helping young artists develop their skills. All…
