COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 2-1-1. The number can connect callers with support groups, community clinics, counselors, shelters, food pantries, programs for seniors, and other services. SC 2-1-1 is free and available in multiple…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You can help the Columbia Fire Department give Muscular Dystrophy the boot. Monday morning, the department kicked off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. Beginning Monday you’ll see firefighters at intersections throughout the Midlands asking for your donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The entire campaign runs through Friday. Columbia Firefighters will be at intersections…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for the Chicago Police Department says the agency never recommended that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cancel his campaign rally in the city. CPD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tells The Associated Press that the department never told the Trump campaign there was a security threat at the University of Illinois at Chicago venue. He said the…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ted Cruz is responding to Donald Trump’s cancellation of his Chicago rally, saying the billionaire has created “an environment that encourages this sort of nasty discourse.” Cruz spoke to reporters at a suburban Chicago Republican dinner about 30 miles away from where his GOP presidential rival was forced to cancel a rally due to safety concerns. The…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You might notice a familiar face in the latest edition of Fig Columbia magazine. Our very own Alicia Barnes is featured in the “Fig Authentic” section giving her “Seven Tips for Party Heaven.” In fact, the entire Spring 2016 issue is all about hospitality. Fig Columbia is a free magazine. For more information, visit www.figcolumbia.com. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a statewide evaluation of local taxes and regulations will help communities attract businesses. Haley issued an executive order Wednesday creating a Local Government Competitiveness Council. The council will evaluate local governments’ performance on economic and quality of life issues. The council will be lead by state Department of Revenue director Rick Reames…
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we’re not talking about baseball. Tuesday, the Blowfish announced plans to host the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Lexington. It’s set to take place Saturday, March 12th at 2 p.m. Lexington County native S.C. National Guard Major General Robert Livingston will…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery. The disaster recovery fund was announced Monday with Richland and Lexington Counties along with the city of Columbia getting the bulk of the funds. A spokesperson did not know when the money would become available. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, Weather Tags:…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition, February 29th is a day designated for women to propose to men instead of the other way around. -People who…
