COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The 7th annual Rosewood Art & Musical Festival features 48 artists from across the Southeast, handpicked by a panel of experts. The festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia, is free. Visitors can browse and purchase art, and listen to live poetry and music. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal…
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking to strengthen bonds with youth community members through a new “buddy card” program.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Learn how to save a life. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is now training all deputies with new live-saving equipment. With a 20 second countdown deputies are learning how to stop a victims bleeding with a tourniquet. Instructor Matt Young says studies show if you can control a serious injuries bleeding your chances of survival go…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Hospitals will receive evacuated patients from islands damaged by Hurricane Maria. National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) officials tell ABC Columbia News that they found out the news Sunday and prepared for 100 critical patients. An unknown number of patients is being flown to Columbia from the Caribbean on Monday as well, according to NDMS….
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WOLO) – Soldiers, employees and visitors can expect longer than usual wait times at Fort Jackson’s entrance gates on September 26. According to Fort Officials, they will be holding a force protection exercise, that will involve simulated casualties. As a result, you will notice more emergency vehicles, transporting “victims” to several area hospitals. Post officials are testing their…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 22-24. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in West Columbia. From mums and pumpkins to lawn and garden accessories, there will be a variety of items on hand…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to adopt a furry friend? Animal Services is hosting an adoption special Saturday for $15. Columbia and Lexington Services will be hosting their Pre-Owned Adoption Special September 22-23, 2017. All animals include spay/neuter, micro-chip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming. WHO: Columbia and Lexington Animal Services WHAT: Pre-Owned Pets Adoption Special WHERE: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 and…
An 11 month old baby has not been seen in months and now authorities in Myrtle Beach have arrested the child’s mother as they continue their search.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Empire Supper Club is officially closed and their business license revoked. Joe Stovall, the owner of Empire Supper Club, said he was surprised and saddened by the decision. Although appealing is still on the table, he is not sure if he wants to go through with it. “Appealing right now and possibly opening up again might not…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Insurance said the cost of coverage under the Affordable Care Act will rise in our state next year. Bob Hartwig of Darla Moore’s School of Business says the palmetto state is not alone. “The ACA premiums are raising in most states including South Carolina simply because of higher health insurance cost for…
