Comet Black History Tour
As Black History Month gets ready to wrap up, you can take a tour around Columbia to learn more about the African American figures, events, and neighborhoods here in the Capital during a bus tour.
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The Oscar’s Hefty Price Tag
We are only a few weeks away from The Academy Awards and the stars are getting ready as Oscar organizer’s get ready to spend some serious dough.
Driver Sentenced in DOT Deadly AX
An Aiken man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a hit and run accident authorities say claimed the lives of two SC Department of Transportation workers.
Mother of Sandy Hook Shooting Victim Speaks on School Safety Solutions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Michele Gay said this recent shooting is bringing up painful memories but she is pleased with the efforts of people in South Carolina and others nationally to find some sort of resolution. Michele Gay’s seven-year-old daughter Josephine died along with 25 others after a gunman opened fire on sandy hook elementary. Now Michele travels to different communities…
Suspect Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Elderly Columbia Women, Sheriff Says
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Sheriff Leon Lott said the Richland County Forensic Lab is to thank for getting someone he calls a ‘monster’ off the streets. Marquille Livingston is charged with sexually assaulting an 85-year-old woman in her home. Now, the Richland County Sheriff thinks there may be more victims out there. Sheriff Leon Lott said they were able to…
Sheriff: Officer on scene of Florida school shooting never went in
PARKLAND, FL (WOLO, AP) – The armed officer on duty at the Florida school where a shooter killed 17 people never went inside to engage the gunman and has been placed under investigation, police announced Thursday. The Valentine’s Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by a gunman armed with an AR-15 style assault rifle has reignited national debate…
SEC Fines Missouri Athletics Director Jim Sterk Amid Dawn Staley Civil Suit
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has fined Missouri Athletic Director Jim Sterk $25,000 and mandated a Conference led review of South Carolina’s game management procedures and visiting team security. This, in the wake of a civil lawsuit filed Thursday by University of South Carolina Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley. Staley filed the $75, 000 defamation lawsuit against Sterk in…
USC Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley Files Civil Lawsuit Against Missouri AD
University of South Carolina Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley has filed a $75, 000 civil lawsuit against The University of Missouri’s athletic director.
Phase Two of Cayce Riverwalk Re-Opens Thursday
CAYCE, SC ( WOLO) — Cayce officials are hosting a grand re-opening of Phase II of the Cayce Riverwalk. According to City leaders, in June of 2015, the Riverland Park area was flooded by the rising Congaree River and during the October 2015 flood. Phase II of the Riverwalk begins at the entrance of the Cayce Cove Apartment complex and…
City of Columbia to Host Black History Heritage Ball
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place Sunday, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open to all adults age 18 and older, say organizers. Here is information about the event from City officials: COST: Admission to the…
