Teen to be posthumously honored for live saving organ donation
A Camden teenager killed in a 2015 crash is set to be honored with a special tribute on a float for this year’s Rose parade.
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Busby Street Community Center opens in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Residents in north Columbia have a new community center. Monday (11/19) morning, city leaders held a ribbon cutting for the new Busby Street Resource and Training Complex. The facility features a community room, a playground, and a walking trail. City leaders say this is the signal of a new era. The new facility is located at…
SC Congressman Clyburn runs unopposed in Whip race
South Carolina Representative Jim Clyburn is running for Majority Whip in the House, but says he would not be opposed to a higher position if offered. Click here to find out more.
New moped license and registration laws in effect
New laws requiring moped drivers to have a license and register their vehicles are in effect.
Prices at the Pump drop ahead of Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news if you are filling up at the pump for Thanksgiving travel. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina have dropped 27 cents over the past month, and prices are expected to continue to drop. Drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.32. The national gas average is $2.62, which is seven-cents less than a…
School report cards postponed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — There’s been a delay on the release of report cards for all of state’s schools. State Education Superintendent Molly Spearman says errors in data from a vendor means they won’t be released until at least the end of the November. The report cards were supposed to be released last week Thursday. Categories: Local News, News, State
Red Kettle campaign kicks off for Salvation Army
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign kicked off Monday just before Noon. In the Midlands, the kick off celebration was held at the State House. Volunteers are needed to ring bells at each Red Kettle location. To volunteer this holiday season, simply click here. Categories: Local News, News, State
South Carolina celebrates Adoption Day in four counties today
Today is statewide Adoption Day in South Carolina and many parents are celebrating with adding new members to their families.
Fuel tank at BP gas station source of suspicious odor at daycare: Columbia Fire
Columbia Fire Department says a daycare on Broad River Road has evacuated due to a hazardous gas and one person was taken to the hospital.
Teenager killed in crash to be honored as organ donor in Rose Parade
A 17-year-old who likely saved four lives donating his organs after his death will be honored on a Rose Parade float on New Year’s Day.
