News

Warm your heart on a cold day by giving

Tyler Ryan learns about the 2019 global Giving Tuesday event

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For the last several years, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has been a warm day – regardless of the actual temperature that Mother Nature delivers, but in the hearts of people across the Palmetto State, and the entire Country.  Giving Tuesday, as it has become known, is a day long fund raiser for charities in the Midlands,…

White House decorated for Christmas with patriotic theme

(CNN) – The White House has unveiled it’s 2019 Christmas decorations. First Lady Melania Trump announced “The Spirit of America” as this year’s theme. In a description released by the White House, the East Room decorations include four star-spangled trees with stars and cascading ribbons, along with eagles and the American flag. The First Lady says she is “excited for…

Yarnbombers of Columbia weaving warmth to the less fortunate

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A local group is weaving warmth, helping the less fortunate keep away the cold this winter by providing a unique free service. A homeless man wearing one a piece from a public art project inspired Yarnbombers of Columbia to create the Giving Tree. They offer anyone in need to just walk up and take one of the free items….

SCEMD: Never too early to start preparing for winter weather

Emergency officials warn about possible ice on the road, power outages

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With severe storms pounding the North, South Carolina emergency officials are calling on people to get prepared and be on the lookout for winter weather. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says there will be higher than normal temperatures over the next three months, but he says that’s not a queue to put away snow…

Tis the Season: Christmas Trees and Poinsettias arrive at SC Governor’s Mansion

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina’s First Family is ready for Christmas. Monday morning Price’s Tree Farm and members of the Lexington Technology Center’s Chapter of Future Farmers of America delivered Christmas trees and poinsettias to the SC Governor’s mansion. South Carolina First Lady Peggy McMaster was on hand for the delivery, she says it is a sure sign the holiday season…