LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) — “When women say they don’t (want flowers) that really means you better do it,” says Florist Tim Lawing about the pending day of love, aka Valentine’s Day. Lawing, who owns Tim’s Touch Flowers in Lexington says there are lot of ways you can ensure you don’t become a “stupid cupid.” If you have dinner plans, Lawing…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There is no need to be scared of wine, according to Lula Drake owner and sommelier Tim Gardner, but there are some basic tips about presentation. Gardner and etiquette expert Pamela Eyring from the Protocol School of Washington joined Tyler Ryan on Good Morning Columbia with some wine 101 just in time to impress…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge, hosted by Special Olympics South Carolina, will be held Saturday, February 11. Those who choose to brave the icy waters will meet at the Lake Murray Recreation Area on the Lexington side of the dam. The entrance to the area is located at the intersection of SC Highway 6 and…
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…
