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Richland Co. Recreation Commission Names New Executive Director

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Richland County Recreation Commission has a new executive director. Thursday the commission announced Lakita Watson will take over the top spot. Watson comes to Richland County from Virginia where she spent 20 years as a parks and recreation professional. The previous director, James Brown III was dismissed after he was indicted on charges of misconduct in…

City of Columbia Pools to Open Memorial Day Weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to make a splash?   The City of Columbia has announced the Maxcy Gregg Pool located at 1655 Park Circle and Greenview Park Pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on opening day, Saturday May 26. The pools will also be open from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 27. Both pools will be open for recreational swimming on Memorial…

Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina Military Museum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , headed to the South Carolina Military Museum in honor of Memorial Day. Curtis saw many exhibits honoring our fallen soldiers and took a ride in a huge military turret! Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News

Lexington County to host “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Looking to capture and use rain water? The Lexington Countywide Stormwater Consortium will host a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” Workshop. It will take place Friday, May 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m at Emergency Medical Services located at 407 Ball Park Road . The rain barrels will be constructed at the Public Works garages located at 440 Ball Park Road….

How you Commute Could Impact your Health, Says Study

ABC NEWS–Could the way you get to work save your life? New research is shedding light on those who walk and cycle to work as part of their daily commute, and the link to their health. With more on the research, here’s ABC News correspondent Kenneth Moton. Categories: Local News, News Tags: health news

NTSB suggests all new school buses have seat belts

(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – Major new recommendations are out from the National Transportation Safety Board to make school buses safer. The NTSB is suggesting all new school buses have both lap and shoulder seatbelts. The announcement comes in the wake of several deadly crashes including that fatal accident in New Jersey last week and another accident Wednesday (5/23) in Wisconsin….

First woman named as US Attorney for South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time ever a woman will serve as the state’s top federal prosecutor and not just in an acting capacity. Tuesday (5/23) the US Senate approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon for US Attorney for South Carolina. President Donald Trump nominated Lydon earlier this year. She previously served as an assistant US Attorney and…