Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The holidays are a time when people dig a little deeper and donate to charities. But how can you be sure the money you donate is going where the charity says it is? Wednesday morning, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond released his annual Scrooges and Angels list. Some of this year’s angels, or charities that…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands school is being recognized today as one of the nation’s best. On Tuesday, Richland School District one held a ceremony commemorating the U-S Department of Education’s recognition of Brockman elementary as a National Blue Ribbon School. School officials say it’s a great honor. Since 1982, the Blue Ribbon School program has recognized the overall academic excellence of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One animal rights group is willing to bare it all to keep turkey off your table this Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, members of People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals, otherwise known as PETA, held a nude protest at the corner of Harden and Devine streets. They say all animals are the same and none should meet a…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Since 1981, Harvest Hope Food Bank has helped provide food and provisions to the Midlands and beyond. In fact, according to Executive Director Denise Holland, the organization now serves 38,000 people a week in 20 counties across South Carolina. “There is always a need,” says Holland, “but the holidays bring an increased need,” citing the extra family around,…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Since 2010, a very special organization has been a large advocate for the homeless, and for those involved, it touches close to the heart. Homeless Helping Homeless is a non-profit formed to raise money for awareness, assistance, even to help build self-esteem, and self-reliance. Each year, the Silent Voices event offers an evening of spoken work, music, art,…
LEXINGTON, SC(WOLO)- A man who went missing on Halloween in Lexington has been found. According to the Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, Monday Wingard was found in a wooded area near Swansea Tuesday. Officials say Wingard’s body was discovered by community members during a search party near his home on basil road. An autopsy will be performed to determine how he…
A fraternity at the University of South Carolina is raising money to promote suicide prevention.
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The leaves are falling the temperature is dropping, which means we’re deep into fall and slowly approaching winter. One thing a lot of us have a problem with is keeping our skin from drying out. To help you with a new skin care regimen just in time for the holidays is Dr. Asha James with Columbia Skin Clinic. Dr. James’s…
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)– On Friday morning, Dravious Terry was found by law enforcement, shot dead in his apartment. Officials arrested his roommate, Andrew Sanders Jr. and charged him with Involuntary Manslaughter. Trinity United Methodist Church held a vigil to remember the young man who had so much ahead of him. “No, you’re never prepared for this. It’s a…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Get ready to explore the bookshelves at the newly renovated Richland Library St. Andrews. The library re-opens Wednesday after a year-long renovation. The new community space features 2,000 more square feet, a designated area for children and teens, plus a technology hub. A grand opening celebration will be held Wednesday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to…
