Community Engagement Day at the State House
Today is Community Engagement Day at the South Carolina State House.
Local News
EdVenture Merges with Children’s Museum of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – EdVenture has officially merged with the Children’s Museum of South Carolina. The combined museum will maintain the current two locations while pursuing plans to develop a new museum in Myrtle Beach, uniquely designed to better accommodate families with special needs. For the past 18 months, EdVenture has managed the day to day operations of the Myrtle…
All Access Columbia Conference
An event coming to the City of Columbia is aimed at helping citizens find different ways to make a positive impact on their community one family at a time.
Wednesday Morning Menu
Here’s a list of different events that will be taking place through out the Midlands for you and your family to enjoy.
Coach Swinney Addresses General Assembly at the State House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Coach Swinney addressed legislators from both sides of the aisle Tuesday, using football as a metaphor for coming together for the greater good. Coach Dabo Swinney stood before members of South Carolina’s House and Senate, telling legislators that their similarities are far greater than their differences. “We have senators, representatives, Democrats, Republicans, Gamecocks, Tigers, Bulldogs, whatever else,…
Man, Accomplice Sought in Burglary
A 26-year-old man and his accomplice are wanted by the Richland County Sheriff Sheriff’s Department for burglary.
Lexington Richland Five to Host Community Fair Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Lexington-Richland School District Five is inviting parents and families to attend its annual Community Services Fair. The fair is Tuesday at Irmo High School from 5:30pm-7:30pm Officials say it’s an opportunity for families and students with disabilities to connect with service providers and plan for the future. Over 30 organizations will be represented and the fair is sponsored by…
Federal Prosecutors Want Tough Sentence for Friend of Dylann Roof
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Federal prosecutors want a stiff sentence for a friend of Dylann Roof who didn’t report Roof’s plans to kill black church worshippers in South Carolina. In court papers filed Monday, prosecutors said Joey Meek knew the full scope of Roof’s hatred and desire to start a race war by killing people inside an AME church in…
Police Say Someone Stole Over Three Hundred Dollars from SC Girl Scouts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Police say someone stole $345 from Girl Scouts selling cookies in front of a Charleston pet store. Charleston Police spokesman Charles Francis said in a news release the scouts turned their backs from their table as they changed shifts around 3 p.m. Sunday and a man ran up and grabbed a container with the money inside….
Organizations Join Forces to Educate Authorities on Human Trafficking
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHTS) and Lighthouse for Life are setting aside three days to help state law enforcement better identify victims of sex trafficking. The organizations are holding a conference ending this Wednesday, March 1. The conference will cater to authorities from around the state. Seven speakers are scheduled to speak throughout the…
