Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–(AP) _ Leaders of both Democrats and Republicans in the South Carolina Senate are calling for a special session of the Legislature to deal with the abandonment of two nuclear reactors under construction. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey of Edgefield and Senate Minority Leader Nikki Setzler of West Columbia each signed the letter Friday. They want Senate President…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – As the state prepares to welcome upwards of one million people come solar eclipse weekend, the City of Columbia has released its plan for parking downtown. The parking services division says Saturday, August 19 through Monday, August 21, this is what you can expect: Parking decks: Washington Street Deck, Taylor Street Deck, Lady Street Deck, Park…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In conjunction with South Carolina’s sales tax-free shopping weekend, a couple of Columbia neighborhoods are encouraging you to keep your money local. Five Points and Devine Street merchants are teaming up for their annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. From Friday through Sunday, shoppers can expect markdowns of up to 90 percent off, plus other great specials at participating restaurants. Some…
Get ready to go back to school can be a daunting task Especially when parents don’t have the finances to help their child start successfully. With the help of some community leaders, one non profit organization is hoping to change that, one child at a time.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Public Safety Officials are giving out tips like “Don’t look at the sun while driving.” Emergency officials say that might seem like common sense, but the August 21 eclipse will be so extraordinary and historic, people might forget even the most basic safety rules. Transportation officials say they will put messages like “Don’t look up…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- WARN is an acronym for the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification act. The federal law took effect in the late 80s to offer protection to workers affected by mass layoffs. “The WARN Act applies to companies with 100 or more employees. If there is a mass layoff or they have a closing, they have to give notice…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Last year Spirit Communications Park turned purple to honor the life and music of Prince, this year the team will do the same for his late drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Purple Game 2.0 will take place August 31st. The Fireflies will wear special, Prince-themed, jerseys that will be auctioned off for charity after the game….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The time is now if you want to stake out your tailgating spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium for the upcoming football season. Parking spaces in the fairgrounds went on sale to the general public Thursday. The spaces will run you $290 a pop. To order your space call 1-800-472-3267. Categories: Local News, News, Sports, State, USC Gamecocks
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – “Artists for Africa” sets out to inspire kids with dance. The organization was created by former Columbia ballet dancer, Cooper Rust, five years ago in Nairobi, Kenya. Wednesday (8/3) evening they gave folks a glimpse inside their program. ABC Columbia photojournalist John Odom captured the sights, and sounds. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews
