COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Defense and State Forestry Commission are leading the efforts for state agencies to help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Officials working with the National Disaster Medical System said the Palmetto State is prepared to take in dozens of evacuated patients they refer to as casualties. “There is roughly 300 individuals in Puerto Rico…
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)– This year’s Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees ‘Hall of Horrors’ is more sinister than ever say organizers. And ABC Columbia got a sneak peak! For nearly four decades, the annual attraction has reinvented itself with new and terrifying experiences. Each year the haunted house raises money for local charities. This year, organizers revealed a new attraction…”Mission Survival Zombie Experience”…which will run…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to a new report, South Carolina gets an ‘F’ when it comes to taking care of its teachers. The report published by Wallethub.com Monday says our state is the third worst in the nation for teachers. The study was based on factors like average annual salary, teacher safety, and public school spending per student. Categories: News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain Barrel. Park Rangers will demonstrate how to put together and install your rain barrel. Information provided by the City of…
Berkeley Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Volvo is driving up its investment in the Low Country. Monday morning the Swedish automaker announced an additional $520 MILLION investment in its Berkeley County facility. The move will bring an additional 1910 jobs. That brings the total investment to more than $1 billion. When it is completed the Volvo facility will be the production hub…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Midlands residents have a chance to get an update on ongoing roads projects in their area. This Thursday State Representative Wendy Brawley will host a meeting with the Department of Transportation at Hopkins Park. If you can’t make that one, Representative Brawley will host a second meeting next Tuesday at Saint Paul AME Church in Sumter. Categories:…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Troopers say a man was struck and killed while crossing the road Monday morning in Blythewood. A highway patrol spokesman says it happened at the intersection of Farrow Road and Parklane Road at around 6:30. The victim’s name has not yet been released. No word yet if the driver will be charged in connection with the incident….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a letter to SLED Chief Mark Keel, House Speaker Jay Lucas and Representatives Peter McCoy Jr. and Russell Ott requested that SLED investigate SCANA and it’s subsidiary SCE&G for potential criminality. The request comes after SCANA executives testified before the House Utility Ratepayer Committee recently. In the letter, leaders wrote: “During the course of SCANA’s testimony…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The 7th annual Rosewood Art & Musical Festival features 48 artists from across the Southeast, handpicked by a panel of experts. The festival, taking place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Rosewood neighborhood of Columbia, is free. Visitors can browse and purchase art, and listen to live poetry and music. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal…
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking to strengthen bonds with youth community members through a new “buddy card” program.
