COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- 100 years ago a group of brave Midlands soldiers crossed the Atlantic to fight in WWI. Thursday, those men were given their long-overdue recognition. On a hidden plot of land on South Beltline Boulevard, dozens gathered to pay tribute to a group of unsung heroes. “They were the first Blacks to go overseas and experience a world…
Irmo, SC (WOLO)– A teacher from Dutch Fork High School is going to be on America’s Favorite quiz show. Who is Robert Barron? That’s correct! He’s the history teacher that will be seen by more than 25 million viewers. “Alright Robert, you’re up… And then they’re mic-ing me up. I’m at the podium and then immediately the music rolls, and…
A woman accused of pepper spraying a loss prevention worker during an alleged armed robbery is now in custody.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)— Magnet programs in Richland School District 1 are getting a boost from the federal government. Wednesday the US Department of Education announced the district as the recipient of a $15 million grant for magnet programs. A spokesperson for the district says the grant money has been earmarked for the language immersion program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– House Committee Lawmakers are expected to hear from Santee Cooper Executives on Tuesday during the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee meeting. The committee was created back in August in response to the failed nuclear construction project at VC Summer. According to a release, Chair Peter McCoy has invited executives and board members from Santee Cooper to appear to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster is responding to the need for aid in Puerto Rico. On Thursday, the Governor authorized nearly 150 Engineer Soldiers from the South Carolina Army National Guard to assist in recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria. “It is an inspiration to see South Carolinians answer the call of duty, without hesitation, to help our neighbors in…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC- Deputies have arrested and charged a 17-year-old with murder on Wednesday. Deputies arrested Kendall A. Smith in connection to a the murder of a woman whose body was found a week earlier. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said on September 13th Smith struck the victim in the upper body multiple times with an object killing her. Richland County…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Happy birthday to one of the only places on Earth where mac and cheese is a vegetable. Starting Wednesday (9/27), Lizard’s Thicket is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Bob and Anna Williams opened their first restaurant on Broad River Road in 1977. Forty years later, that one restaurant has turned into 15 across the Midlands with more…
Study shows South Carolina comes up short when budgeting bucks compared to the rest of the Nation.
A High Scool Homecoming Banner Outrages some parents who called it “disgusting ” and demanded it’s removal.
