CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a city that begs its people to stare up at steeples, sometimes the building blocks of history requires us to look down. “They walk over this or they walk past,” said Crystal Kornicky, a tour guide in training. She’s talking about the bricks lining Philadelphia Alley in downtown Charleston, which she says bear finger prints of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time to go red. February is American Heart Month. Prisma Health, formerly Palmetto Health, announced it will offer a series of free seminars led by cardiac providers with expertise in their fields. The first seminars begin on Tuesday, February 5. The following is information provided in a release from Prisma Health: What every woman should know…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- In an effort to help the more than 400 displaced residents of Allen Benedict Court, people in the Midlands came out to a donation drive at Drew Wellness Center Saturday. The drive was put on by different radio stations and organizations in Columbia. City council member, Ed McDowell, represents the district and says he is proud to see…
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned a man’s conviction and 5-year sentence on drug charges because prosecutors presented an unqualified police officer as a drug expert. The justices said the officer only had his experience on the Laurens Police force and one course from the State Law Enforcement Division when he testified in December 2013….
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Two women turned themselves in for stealing and illegally using an Orangeburg man’s credit cards have been taken into custody. Treasure Thomas, 19, of St. Matthews, and Tracy Wilson, 19, of Orangeburg, were each charged with four counts of financial transaction card fraud. Bond was set on the two subjects at $10,000 cash or surety each. “We…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Deli Popcorn Chicken sourced from Pilgrim’s Pride doing business as Pierce Chicken. The product may contain foreign material. The popcorn chicken was sold in both hot and refrigerated cases in the deli department in all Publix stores in Florida, and some stores in southern Georgia, southern…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced Saturday afternoon that Columbia Housing Authority will not receive a $30 Million grant they applied for that would help redevelop Allen Benedict Court which had a deadly gas leak that shutdown the apartment complex last month. “We must redouble our efforts as a community to redevelop Allen Benedict Court & thousands more units…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a musical number about one of the most famous bands in history. The Columbia City Ballet is producing a ballet based on the Beatles. The production features more than 35 songs and will include works by multiple choreographers. The Ballet stopped by ther ABC Columbia News studios for a preview. It runs this weekend…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you need help with your taxes this weekend, you can take a look at the VITA program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program kicks off Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 am to 2pm at the Cooperative Ministry. Organizers say taxpayers with an annual income of $55,000 or less may qualify for free tax preparation assistance through…
Columbia,SC (WOLO) — Mental health is becoming more prevalent in today’s world. Friday Midlands Technical College kicked off it’s get psyched presentation a two week conference to explore the trouble the mentally ill go through and how to reduce the negativity around mental illness. Get Psyched places an emphasis on promoting mental health in our community through personal stories and…
