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Young Leaders Society Collecting School Supplies at Annual Kickoff Event

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Young Leaders Society is hosting its annual kickoff event to launch a new year of philanthropy and professional development opportunities. This year’s party, with the theme “Camp YLS”, is being held at Hay Hill Garden Market Thursday, August 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to enjoying food, drinks and live music, guests are…

President Trump Condemns the Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – Nearly 48 hours after Saturday’s violent outbreak in Charlottesville, Virginia, President Trump finally denounced those responsible. On Monday, President Trump condemned the hate groups that led a hate filled rally that left 3 people dead by name. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms this egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence.” President Trump said. “It…

Historic Columbia’s Third Annual Water Balloon Battle

HistoricColumbia.org COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Kick off the Total Eclipse Weekend at Historic Columbia’s third annual Historic Water Balloon Battle from 5:30 – 7 p.m. this Friday, Aug 18 on the grounds of Robert Mills House & Gardens. There will be two teams and more than 1,700 water balloons will be used to recreate several noteworthy battles throughout history. The…

American Idol Auditions Coming to South Carolina

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-ABC is looking for the next “American Idol” with auditions happening here in the Palmetto State on Friday. Producers of the reincarnated show will be stopping in Charleston on August 25,2017 as part of a nationwide search for contestants. “American Idol” is returning to television after 15 seasons on fox. ABC announced that the show will air sometime…

Netflix wins ‘Scandal’ creator Rhimes in blow to Disney, ABC

Netflix has lured Shonda Rhimes, the well-regarded creator of TV series “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” from ABC, its latest big get as media companies old and new fight for viewers’ attention. The streaming service’s announcement late Sunday comes just days after ABC owner Disney laid out plans to pull programming from Netflix. Netflix said Rhimes’ Shondaland production company is moving…