Governor McMaster at State HouseABC Columbia image Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster has reached out to South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman requesting that she immediately launch an thorough investigation into reports of ‘obscene and pornographic materials’ in public schools here in South Carolina. The governor put the request in the form of a letter he penned…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Health experts are urging anyone who is not vaccinated to get that shot now, so you can be fully vaccinated by Christmas. Prisma Health says both Pfizer and Moderna require three weeks between your first shot and your second shot. Doctors also say full immunity does not occur until two weeks after the second shot. Doctors say in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here is a look at Local Living. The Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic takes place this Friday – Sunday at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The annual event features Southern artisans with work ranging from pottery and woodwork to ornaments and handmade jewelry. https://gilmoreshows.com/craftsmens_classics_columbia_christmas.shtml Saturday November 13, James Rhett First Baptist Church is hosting a Thanksgiving Festival. The event…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Nearly 753,000 people in South Carolina are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, According to AAA. That is a 13% increase from 2020 and only two percent below pre-pandemic levels. According to AAA, 53,300 people are expected to fly while 678,000 people will drive to their destinations for Thanksgiving. Categories: Local News Tags: AAA, Thanksgiving travel
(CNN)– It doesn’t just seem like you’re paying more for everything these days you are. Prices have climbed six-point-two percent over the past twelve months. That’s the biggest increase in 31 years. Experts say don’t expect things to get better any time soon. The overall price index rose point-nine percent in October alone. Experts say it means if you don’t…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–More jobs are coming to Richland County. According to the Governor’s office, AVANTech, LLC a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment company, is expanding operations in Richland County. The office says the $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs. Founded in 1999 in South Carolina, the company is located off American Italian Way in Columbia. The expansion is expected…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)– You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at Vista Lights. The City of Columbia has partnered with Prisma Health to give free Pfizer vaccination shots at the 36th annual Vista Lights event. The city is increasing vaccination efforts across the Midlands as a part of the Mayor’s “It’s YOUR Shot, Columbia” campaign. Vista Lights takes place on Thursday, November…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Cases of COVID-19 continue to drop in South Carolina. Wednesday, DHEC reported 352 new cases of the Coronavirus and 27 new deaths. State Health officials say nearly 56% of eligible South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. Click here for free vaccine information from DHEC https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News Tags: DHEC
Courtesy Irmo Police IRMO, SC (WOLO)– Irmo Police are searching for a 15 year old, missing since November 8. According to Irmo Police, Brandon Pacheco-Nunez was last seen around 7:30am Monday, when he left his home in the New Friarsgate subdivision for the school bus. Police say Pacheco-Nunez was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants and black shoes…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In two weeks big changes begin for South Carolina drivers. State leaders officially kicked off a 1.7 billion-dollar project aimed at reducing traffic in areas like malfunction junction at Interstate 26. The Carolina Crossroads Interstate Improvement project is being led by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. SCDOT says the project takes place in five phases. The…
