Library System Offering Free Shots for Flu Season
Richland Library, in partnership with Walgreen’s, is offering free flu shots at clinics until November.
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“Zombie Brides” Protest Against Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Protesters dressed as zombie brides gathered outside Senator Lindsey Graham’s office Monday to have their voices heard. The group Invisiable Midlands organized the protest in hopes to speak with Graham. “We’re frustrated to the point where we’re dressed like Zombie brides to try to get him to come talk to us,” Indivisible Midlands Co-Chair , Julie Edwards said. “Or…
Target Stores To Raise Minimum Wage to $11/Hour
(WOLO) – Target store employees earning minimum wage are getting a raise. The retail giant says the company will increase the minimum hourly wage to $11 per hour starting in October. The increase includes the more than 100,000 temporary workers being hired for the holiday season. In addition, Target says it plans to set a minimum wage of $15 per…
Children’s Hospital Hosts “Mini-Hospital”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland’s Children’s Hospital works in a program called, “Mini-Hospital.” Hospital officials say the program is designed to alleviate fears and anxiety of children who may need the services of the hospital in the future. Throughout the week…
Columbia Residents React to Trump’s NFL Tweets
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– It is all over social media and it is a heated issue across the country. Dozens of NFL players and some entire teams either took a knee or stayed off the field for the national anthem. The president has made his stance clear — saying they should “Stand for the anthem.” “This isn’t about…
S.C. Hospitals Prepare to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors
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…
‘Hall of Horrors’ in Cayce Gears up to Scare!
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…
Report: SC 3rd Worst for Teachers
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,…
City of Columbia Rain Barrel Giveaway
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…
Volvo Increases Berkeley Co. Investment
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…
