Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– February 2018 is officially Vulnerable Adult Awareness month in South Carolina. A spokesperson for the Department of Social Services says the governor’s declaration gives the agency a chance to highlight its Adult Advocacy Division. According to DSS a vulnerable adult is, “a person 18 or older who has a physical or mental condition which prevents the individual…
Newberry county is warning residents about a Jury scam that is falsely accusing residents of missing a jury date and requesting they pay up to clear the offense.
Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for Shaw Air Force Base says the Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team will fly over the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis. Air Force officials say they team is capable of performing precision areal maneuvers to show off the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. A Shaw Spokesperson adds, that…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lottery officials say the money they give the state for school buses and college scholarships won’t be affected this year by a Christmas Day glitch that left the lottery potentially owing $33 million to players. But interim South Carolina Education Lottery Executive Director Hogan Brown says it depends on an investigation and probable lawsuits…
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has had to multi-task this week, dealing with serious concerns on and off the court.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for some creativity at the Columbia Art Center? Thursday night the Art Center will kick off a new arts series to celebrate and explore various cultures in the city. The Worlds of Creativity series will begin with an exploration of African American culture through art and music, according to City officials. Artists include Keith…
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)– Free clinics are critical to medical care in our state. That was the message Tuesday and Wednesday at the South Carolina Free Clinics Association Conference at the Hilton Columbia Center hotel. Organizers say close to 39,000 patients seek medical treatment at free clinics each year. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation executive director Erika Kirby spoke at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lexington District Two is looking for teachers. The district announced it will hold a Teacher Recruitment Fair Saturday, Feb 3 from 9am-Noon at Cayce Elementary school. Lexington Two is offering a $2, 500 signing bonus for several fields including special education, foreign language teachers, middle and secondary math, along with loan forgiveness and other programs. Teachers may pre-register…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable, bikable, and livable downtown. According to city officials, surveyors will count pedestrians…
Support Midlands law enforcement at the Battle for the Blue event at the Ice House Amphitheater in Lexington.
