35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at MLK Park in Columbia
The City of Columbia announced it will host the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 16
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SC NAACP hosts annual King Day at the Dome
The annual King Day at the Dome is set for Monday January 16, 2023
Puppies rescued by Richland County Sheriff's Department
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Five puppies are in safe hands tonight after Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to a call from a worried resident. On Saturday, January 14th a man called animal control after he located five newborn puppies…
Vietnamese New Year 2023 celebration in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In Columbia, members of the Vietnamese community gathered to celebrate Vietnamese New Year 2023. Organizers of the event are hoping more people in the community will participate in the…
Teen gang member arrested after crash in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A teenage gang member is behind bars after a crash, according to Lexington Police Department. On Saturday, January 14th, officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Roberts Street for a headlight being out and expired license…
Tax money for students for private school on SC Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina senators said a bill that would give some less well off parents and guardians up to $6,000 a year for private school tuition will be the first thing they debate in the 2023 session. The proposal…
Community celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with a Manifestation Mixer
ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (WOLO) - Community members in Saint Matthews gathered to celebrate Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with a Manifestation Mixer. Event organizer Dominique Doe is an accounting and spiritual coach who says she held the event because…
Traffic stops lead to DUI arrest, drug charges, stolen firearm recovery in Lexington County
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) Multiple traffic stops result in the arrest of multiple people in Lexington County. According to the Lexington County Police Department, along with answering calls for service on Saturday, January 14th, deputies were busy with twenty traffic…
Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at city hall in Camden
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) - Community members in Camden gathered to celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, January 14th. This was the second Martin Luther King Jr. celebration held on the steps of the city hall. Members of…
DHEC reminding residents about importance of masking up
Doctor Traxler, with SC DHEC, says masking is an individual decision but you should make an accurate informed one
Gas prices in SC on the rise, again
Gas prices are rising in the Midlands
City of Columbia to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with event on Monday
City of Columbia announced it will host the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Free health screening event to be held at Walmart pharmacies Saturday
Walmart is providing free health screenings to South Carolina residents this weekend during the shopping center's Wellness Day on Saturday, Jan. 14
Friday's Mega Millions $1.35 Billion drawing winning numbers
Grab those tickets, we have the winning Mega Millions numbers for Friday's drawing here!
Filing open for District 4 Columbia City Council seat
City officials say filing is open for a special election to fill the vacant District 4 Council seat.
RESTAURANT WEEK: Columbia establishments prepare special dishes for 11-day event
Bright says business has picked up for restaurants over the past year and would like that momentum to continue during Restaurant Week South Carolina.
Newberry scammers using church directories say authorities
We have a scam alert to pass along to residents in Newberry County.
Repair work continues at Colony Apartments
Work continues at the Colony Apartments after residents were evacuated the week after Christmas due to lack of heat and water.
USC unveils historical markers at Horseshoe
The University of South Carolina now has a permanent reminder of the events that took place on campus following the Civil War during what is known as the reconstruction period.
Lexington Sheriff's Dept., Publix to raise money towards Special Olympics
The Lexington Sheriff's Department is partnering with the Public grocery stores in both Lexington and Red Bank to raise money for the SC Law Enforcement Torch run for Special Olympics.
College Goal SC campaign helps students access financial aid
High school seniors needing help completing the yearly Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications are in luck!
Local Living: State Museum hosts Accessibility Morning, plus The Harlem Globetrotters
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--In our look at Local Living, the South Carolina State Museum is hosting an accessibility morning Saturday, January 14 from 9-11am. According to the museum, the program provides free access for families of children, teenagers, and young adults…
DHEC awards twenty SC schools as ‘Champions of the Environment’
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced twenty state schools will receive "Champions of the Environment" grants to support environmental education in classrooms.
Chapin Town Council meeting postponed until Jan. 24
The Chapin Town Council meeting scheduled for Jan. 17 will be moved to January 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Upstate man charged with attempted sexual conduct with minor
The Lexington Police Department charged 58 year-old Bryan Wesley Rogers with Attempted Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor following an undercover investigation.
