More than 34 million Americans have diabetes. Most suffer from type 2, which is largely diet related. The American Heart Association says many of them aren’t reducing their heart disease risk.
The City of Columbia’s 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be held virtually today at 4 p.m.
On top of all the winter weather mayhem, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed another earthquake in the Midlands this weekend.
The U.S. Senate’s only Black Republican is putting forth what he characterizes as a positive response to partisan rhetoric on race that he’s best-positioned to rebut. Tim Scott of South Carolina tells The Associated Press that he hopes a video series on issues he sees as pertinent to the Black community will help refocus a fraught national conversation on race.
McMaster will speak to both senators and representatives in the South Carolina House chamber Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Officials with the Fairfield County Fire Service say units responded to a structure fire in Blair Sunday afternoon.
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) – School District of Newberry County says its experiencing a high number of students and staff impacted by COVID-19. As a result, school district leaders say schools will shift from in-person classes to virtual learning on Tuesday, January 18th until Friday, January 21st. There will be no school-related extracurricular or after school activities during this time. Breakfast…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter Police Department says a 17-year-old was taken into custody Sunday after a digital message board was altered to include a racial slur. Investigators say the teen is charged with aggravated breach of peace and is being held in a state Department of Juvenile Justice facility. According to Sumter Police, the offensive message was reported…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – This weekend young girls from middle and high schools in South Carolina were invited to join the jazz faculty at the University of South Carolina’s school of music for its Jazz Girls Day. Organizers say it was the first Jazz Girls Day and the curriculum included improvising with blues and sessions for All-State auditions. Colleen Clark with…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Rain, ice, and even snow continues to pummel the Palmetto State, with the majority of the wintery mix impacting the midlands toward the northern areas. The Upstate continues to accumulate snow, while to the south and east of the Midlands see more rain. Categories: Local News, Todays Forecast Tags: John Farley, tyler ryan, Weather, Winter Storm
