COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – FBI Columbia has launched an initiative to protect South Carolina seniors from scams. Curtis spoke with Kevin Wheeler, Public Affairs Specialist, about the Elder Fraud Awareness Initiative that was launched in 2021. Wheeler says through the initiative, they have presenters who are highly trained who speak with senior groups about different types of scams and how…
It is no secret that the cost of obtaining the American Dream…owning a home…has becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans. Between rising home prices, inventory, and the cost of most everything else on the way up, means that many families find themselves with less money in the bank.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – You have a chance to help kids strengthen the reading skills through United Way of the Midlands’ Reading Consortium! Curtis spoke with Jabari Bodrick, Ph.D., Education & Resiliency Director and Deja Vaughn, MRC Operations Manager about how volunteers provide one-on-one reading support to prekindergarten – third grade students across the Midlands. They say their 2022-2023…
Tyler Ryan learns how to make the perfect scallop from Smoked Chef Daniel Lee
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden kicks off New Year with ‘Free Fridays’ for Lexington/Richland residents
Meet Brownie! This super sweet 2-year-old Boxer-Harrier mix is ready to find her ‘furever’ love! Adopt her from Lexington County Animal Services and take part in their Valentine’s Day adoption special now through February 14th.
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A look at some local events across the Midlands
(CNN) — You’ve probably heard of a bull in a china shop, but what happens when a deer breaks into a butcher shop? It happened in Minnesota over the weekend. as Mike McGurran reports, it did cause a headache for the owner. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, National News, News Tags: Crash, Damage, deer, Minnesota
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Chappelle Memorial AME Church is hosting a celebration for the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Midlands! The event starts on MLK day, Monday, January 16 at 10 a.m. at the church on 1101 Pine Street. Curtis spoke with Chappelle Memorial’s Reverend Michael Buckson & the church’s school superintendent Connie Moore about how…
