Local News

Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival this weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival kicks off Saturday. Organizers say the free event takes place at Hopkins Park at 6940 Lower Richland Boulevard from at 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Curtis Wilson spoke with Jackie Grier, committee member and Della McCollough, chairperson, about the event. A parade will kick off the festival, along with prizes…

Pets: Columbia Animal Shelter hosts National Adopt day, Cinco De Mayo Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Looking for your forever friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and Cinco De Mayo pet adoption specials.  According to the shelter, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The…