Health Minute: Back to school dental health
It’s almost time to send the kids back to school, but there is one thing you need to make sure your checking for that should be added to your back to school supply list.
Local News
School District offers meatless Mondays
One area school district is offering returning students a new and healthy option when it comes the the lunch menu this year.
Prices at the pump
Gas prices jump slightly in Columbia for the start of August, but still sit lower than the National average.
Former President Bill Clinton Honors Dick Riley At USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Former president Bill Clinton was in the capital city to honor Dick Riley and congratulate his contribution to the South Carolina Political Collections at USC. Richard Riley has a long history in public service; from State representative, to senator, to South Carolina’s governor, and then U.S. Secretary of Education. Riley’s good friend, former president Bill Clinton, said he…
Judge allows rate cut to stand for failed nuclear plants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge will allow a 15 percent rate cut to show up on bills of a private South Carolina utility ordered by lawmakers after the company lost billions of dollars on two nuclear plants that were never finished. Judge Michelle Childs ruled Monday that the cut, retroactive to April, can start showing up on South…
Ft. Bragg soldier charged in the death of a SC woman has been found dead
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – A Ft. Bragg soldier charged in the death of a South Carolina woman has been found dead. Dorchester County coroner Paul Brouthers tells media outlets that 19-year-old Chandler Ari Dunmeyer shot himself in his mother’s home in the Summerville area on Sunday. Brouthers says his mother heard the shot and found Dunmeyer dead. Dunmeyer had…
LIVE: Former President Bill Clinton helps opens special collection honoring former Gov. Dick Riley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton is traveling to South Carolina next month to honor a former governor who served in his Cabinet, as well as on his campaign. The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday that Clinton is scheduled to speak at an Aug. 6 reception in Columbia to officially open the special collections of former Gov….
State Museum offering free admission to Children 12 and under through August 12
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking to visit the South Carolina State Museum, there’s a deal for children under 12 right now, through August 12. The museum says it is providing free general admission to children 12 years old and younger starting Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, August 12. Museum officials say guests can explore the four floors of permanent…
Sumter man dies after sustaining burn injuries in house fire last week
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-A Sumter man has died from injures sustained in a house fire last week. Sumter county, Chief deputy Coroner, Bryan M. Rogers tells ABC Columbia news that Lorenzo Gutierrez died Sunday at Joseph M Still Burn Center in Augusta. Gutierrez and three other family members were airlifted from their Bowmen Drive home on July 28 after the fire….
Back to School Bash at Trenholm Road Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a back to school bash. State Representative Kirkman Finlay is hosting the 7th Annual Finlay Scholars Back to School Bash this Sunday. The event will include free food, plus games and fun for the kids, say organizers. Hosted by former Richland County Councilman Damon Jeter and the Representative Kirkman Finlay, they will be on…
