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New Irmo Mayor outlines vision for town

Barry Walker became the town's first African-American Mayor after being elected in November

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) –Even though he has been on the Irmo Town Council for 15 years, Barry Walker is looking to bring some fresh news ideas to the table in his first term as Mayor. Some of his goals is to rebuild relationships with other communities and develop infrastructure in his town. Back in November, 1800 voters showed up to…

Local Living: Sweet Seasons, Tree Lighting and First Thursday on Main

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Happening Tuesday night in Forest Acres , it is the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. ‘Sweet Seasons’ will take place from 5:30 – 9:00 pm, at the Forest Park Shopping Center which is off Forest Drive. In addition to the tree lighting , there will be free photos with Santa. https://www.forestacres.net/sweet-seasons You can welcome in December this week at First…

‘South Carolina is going to be a good place to be in 2020,’ Taking a look at next year’s economy

Economists are predicting another solid year for South Carolina.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Economists are predicting another solid year for South Carolina. The 2020 Economic Outlook for the state was presented at a conference on Tuesday. For the state, economists predict a slower growth in 2020, but no recession. At the conference, economists gave their full prediction of what next year’s economy will look like. “South Carolina is going…

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….