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United Way Day in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to enjoy a good breakfast and help the United Way of the Midlands. United Way Day kicks off Friday, at 8am , at the SC State House. United Way day is a time where the Community Impact Partners help people find volunteer opportunities to become a champion for a child, say officials. Guests are asked…

SC Drought in Coming Years Possible, say Experts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Experts warn the Carolinas will face droughts and deluges in coming years. The Charlotte Observer reported that scientists, farmers and water managers met in Charlotte this week to try to figure out how to deal with coming dry weather. And the sudden deluges the experts say will become more common. They cited the extensive flooding in…

Watch: Jubilee Festival in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 38th Annual Jubilee Festival is set for Saturday. It’s a free event with  dancers, musicians and storytellers. Organizers say the Jubilee brings together all aspects of culture and fun to celebrate South Carolina’s black history  on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site in downtown Columbia.  Here’s ABC Columbia’s Grace Joyal. Categories: Local News Tags: Jubilee Festival

Watch: Edventure Children’s Museum New Exhibit

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Edventure Children’s Museum has a new addition rolling in. A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday for the new AutoWorks Exhibit. The newly redesigned permanent exhibit is in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety and Michigan-based Key Safety Systems. The exhibit will focus on safety. Museum visitors will be able to see the state’s largest seat belt,…

Educational Forum Planned for Richland County Penny Tax

ABC News– There is a “Pennies Impacting People” Educational Forum at Richland Library Main, Third Level Programming Space, Thursday, September 15. It is free and open to the public. The Forum is for those curious about how the Richland County Penny Tax works. Members of the community will have an opportunity to learn about specific projects that impact local transportation – including…

Judge in Dylann Roof Trial wants List of Potential Witnesses

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A federal judge wants the defense and prosecution each to provide a list of potential witnesses as jury screening begins in Dylann Roof’s trial stemming from the Charleston church shootings. In a Tuesday order, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel said he wants the list included on a questionnaire to determine if potential jurors know any witnesses….