Columbia conference encourages “Women’s Empowerment”
A conference coming to Columbia this weekend encourages women to embrace their best self.
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City Announces Parking Options for Solar Eclipse Weekend
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…
Supporting Young Artists in Africa: Postcard-Sized Original Art
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia based non-profit Artists for Africa brings the arts to children in some of the world’s most impoverished areas. Founding board member Robbie Butt says the organization’s annual Postcard Art Event raises crucial money to keep this program in place. The event takes place Wednesday, February 15 at Embassy Suites in Columbia. The evening will feature…
Valentine’s Floral Tips from Fern Studio
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and with the day falling on a weekday, many of you will be celebrating early this weekend. Fern Studio Florals and Event Design, located on Devine Street in the Shandon area of Columbia, stopped by the ABC Columbia studio to share tips on how to make your…
Columbia Fire Responds to Two House Fires Thursday Morning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Fire says it responded to two house fires early Thursday morning. Authorities say it appears both houses were abandoned. Crews responded to the first around 4:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of Santee Avenue, in the Old Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. We’re told that no one was inside the house at the time of the…
Adopt-A-Stream Program Adds Testing Site
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia non-profit Sustainable Midlands is expanding its reach on our urban watersheds. The group recently added the Rocky Branch Watershed to its Adopt-A-Stream testing site. The Smith Branch Watershed oversight started last summer. Volunteers are needed to take water samples. Executive Director Autumn Perkins said the group will be on-site at least once a month. For more…
On the Job: City Park Rangers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Good Morning Columbia is starting a new series called “On the Job,” to showcase some of the unique positions that keep Midlands residents busy. For the first installment, Grace Joyal shadowed Karen Kustafik, the assistant superintendent for environmental services with the City of Columbia Park Rangers. To learn more about what it takes to be a park…
Five Points Business Owner Pens New Book
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Five Points business owner is celebrating the release of his third novel. “Let the Glory Pass Away” is available today, both in print and digitally. The novel starts a series from author, educator and entrepreneur James D. McCallister. “In part a love letter to our growing arts community here in Columbia,” McCallister says, “this book…
Start the New Year with “Operation Clean Slate”
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Start the New Year off right by clearing up old warrants during “Operation Clean Slate.” On Friday, January 20, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia P.D. are joining forces to take care of any outstanding warrants you might have. Stop by M.L. Smith Community Development Center, at 5213 Farrow Rd. to clear up old charges…
Monday Morning Menu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal and Rochelle Dean bring you details on your Monday Morning Menu. Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo: Richland and Lexington receive free admission into the park every Friday for the months of January and February, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will need to provide a valid driver’s license, property tax…
