(Courtesy: City of Columbia) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The controversial practice of conversion therapy is now banned in the city of Columbia. Tuesday afternoon the Columbia City Council voted four to three to pass the ordinance which prohibits licensed therapists from practicing conversion therapy on people under the age of 18. The practice is an attempt to change someone’s sexual orientation. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton announced she will hold a series of in-person public meetings focused on land development regulations in Lower Richland. According to organizers, the meetings will also answer residents questions about current zoning rules for housing developments in District 11, which does cover part of Lower Richland County. Per Richland County: The meetings are…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are down slightly this week in South Carolina. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.71 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. That’s down 2.7 cents in the past week and nearly 12 cents lower than a month ago, according to gas buddy. The cheapest gas in Columbia is priced at an average…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The American Red Cross says it is experiencing a major blood shortage and they are looking for blood donations. According to officials, donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment in South Carolina. Per the Red Cross: You can schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood…
Family Health Centers is administering the Moderna vaccine at two sites today and will offer the vaccine at various locations in Orangeburg County throughout the week.
Residents in the Town of Pine Ridge are casting their ballots for mayor today. The special-called election comes after Robert Wells resigned in March for what he called lingering complications from COVID-19.
E&J Gallo Winery Logo Chester, S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday the governor’s office announced E&J Gallo Winery will establish an east coast facility in Chester County. According to the governor’s office the move will bring an investment of $423 million and create 496 jobs over the next eight years. During the past legislative session, lawmakers passed a bill changing the state’s liquor laws…
Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Superintendent Dr. Christina Melton announced her resignation on Monday.
FILE The Lexington County Coroner has released the identity of the man found shot to death in Cayce Monday morning. Margaret Fisher says 42 year old Jose Gonzalez was found dead inside of his care around 3:40am. The Cayce department of public safety say they responded to Groover Circle after reports of shots being fired in that area. According to…
It’s been more than a year since the tragic disappearance and death of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik, when she went missing from her home in Cayce in February 2020. Sunday would have been Faye’s 8th birthday, so her teachers at Springdale Elementary School helped dedicate brand new playground equipment and a bright pink bench in memory of the bright and happy first grader.
