COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands non-profit put on an fundraiser to give the homeless community a platform. Silent Voices, an event put on by Homeless Helping Homeless is a unique and inspirational evening of music, dance, spoken word, rap and more, presented by homeless artists Telisha Coleman, was homeless last year when she first came to the event. “I was so…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —-Places of worship are getting lessons from the FBI to better prepare themselves in the event of an active shooter — it’s an unfortunate reality and necessity in light of recent events. Special Agents from the FBI gave a presentation tonight at the Katie & Irwin Kahn Jewish Community Center on what to do in the event…
The cold weather is putting Columbia in the Christmas mood with the 33rd annual Vista Lights tradition on Thursday.
Columbia Police are hoping you can help them locate a classic car authorities say was stolen.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – You have a chance to make a child’s Christmas! ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project. The Angel Tree features the wants and needs of less fortunate children in our area. It will go up at Columbiana Centre Friday (11/15). Stop by and pick a name off the tree. Categories:…
The Columbia Fire Department wants to make sure they don’t visit your home this Thanksgiving.
SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – There have been six reported cases of the measles in the upstate. Medical officials are keeping an eye on the disease in Spartanburg County. DHEC officials say the measles virus is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Doctors we spoke with say everyone needs to make sure their…
This week is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– New laws require moped drivers to register their vehicle with the DMV. Mopeds without the new license plates could get tickets for hundreds of dollars. Drivers can receive a ticket starting Nov. 19 for $200 or more for not having a license plate on your moped. Mopeds are a popular mode of transportation for USC students…
(Photo: Lexington Co Detention Center) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two teenage girls accused of robbing two different businesses just hours apart. According to authorities the two teens, 17 year old Inezhia Allen and 18year old Kealea Stephens were involved in the armed robbery of the Taco Bell and Circle K Convenience store within…
