Library System Offering Free Shots for Flu Season
Richland Library, in partnership with Walgreen’s, is offering free flu shots at clinics until November.
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“Zombie Brides” Protest Against Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Protesters dressed as zombie brides gathered outside Senator Lindsey Graham’s office Monday to have their voices heard. The group Invisiable Midlands organized the protest in hopes to speak with Graham. “We’re frustrated to the point where we’re dressed like Zombie brides to try to get him to come talk to us,” Indivisible Midlands Co-Chair , Julie Edwards said. “Or…
Children’s Hospital Hosts “Mini-Hospital”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland’s Children’s Hospital works in a program called, “Mini-Hospital.” Hospital officials say the program is designed to alleviate fears and anxiety of children who may need the services of the hospital in the future. Throughout the week…
Columbia Residents React to Trump’s NFL Tweets
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– It is all over social media and it is a heated issue across the country. Dozens of NFL players and some entire teams either took a knee or stayed off the field for the national anthem. The president has made his stance clear — saying they should “Stand for the anthem.” “This isn’t about…
S.C. Hospitals Prepare to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Defense and State Forestry Commission are leading the efforts for state agencies to help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Officials working with the National Disaster Medical System said the Palmetto State is prepared to take in dozens of evacuated patients they refer to as casualties. “There is roughly 300 individuals in Puerto Rico…
‘Hall of Horrors’ in Cayce Gears up to Scare!
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– This year’s Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees ‘Hall of Horrors’ is more sinister than ever say organizers. And ABC Columbia got a sneak peak! For nearly four decades, the annual attraction has reinvented itself with new and terrifying experiences. Each year the haunted house raises money for local charities. This year, organizers revealed a new attraction…”Mission Survival Zombie Experience”…which will run…
City of Columbia Rain Barrel Giveaway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain Barrel. Park Rangers will demonstrate how to put together and install your rain barrel. Information provided by the City of…
State Rep. to Host Roads Project Progress Meeting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Midlands residents have a chance to get an update on ongoing roads projects in their area. This Thursday State Representative Wendy Brawley will host a meeting with the Department of Transportation at Hopkins Park. If you can’t make that one, Representative Brawley will host a second meeting next Tuesday at Saint Paul AME Church in Sumter. Categories:…
Pedestrian Killed in Morning Accident
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Troopers say a man was struck and killed while crossing the road Monday morning in Blythewood. A highway patrol spokesman says it happened at the intersection of Farrow Road and Parklane Road at around 6:30. The victim’s name has not yet been released. No word yet if the driver will be charged in connection with the incident….
House Members Call for SLED Investigation of SCE&G’s Involvement in V.C. Summer Failure
Members of the Public Set to Testify on Abandonment Impact Tomorrow
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a letter to SLED Chief Mark Keel, House Speaker Jay Lucas and Representatives Peter McCoy Jr. and Russell Ott requested that SLED investigate SCANA and it’s subsidiary SCE&G for potential criminality. The request comes after SCANA executives testified before the House Utility Ratepayer Committee recently. In the letter, leaders wrote: “During the course of SCANA’s testimony…
