COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The old downtown YMCA has a new lease on life. The building on Sumter Street has been reborn as the Columbia First Baptist Church Student Center. Church officials say it will be a cool place for young people to get together in a faith-based environment. First Baptist Church will host an official grand opening on Sunday. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some area churches of different denominations are coming together for one message: Unity in the Community. Church leaders with the New Light Beulah Baptist church helped host a Community Prayer Vigil. With the protests in Charlotte, and the recent tensions between some communities and law enforcement , leaders say its especially important right now to join as one…
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Two teens suspected of vandalizing a church last month were arrested Tuesday. The duo allegedly broke into Wedgefield Baptist Church, located at 6220 Wedgefield Road in Wedgfield, between Sunday evening, May 29 and 8 a.m. Tuesday May 31, and sprayed fire extinguishers on the pews, electronics walls and floors. Red paint had also been poured around the interior and microphones were dipped in…
