COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia continues to work to get neighbors back on their feet after October’s flooding. The City has until September 20 to turn in its final plan to HUD for how millions of dollars in grants will be spent. The city has been hosting flood relief community meetings to get input on the recovery plan. …
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a SuperHero takeover at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center over the weekend. Soda City Comic Con welcomed Marvel, DC and other Comic legends to the Capital City. Fans could see art work, take a look at comics, attend special comic panels and of course catch up with all the super heroes. ABC Columbia News was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Expect heavy congestion along parts of 1-26 beginning Sunday at 8pm. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says it plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31, to Friday, Aug. 5. According to the SCDOT, the right lane of I-26 will…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to set sail on Lake Murray for the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade and Fireworks celebration. The event, sponsored by Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, will be held on Saturday, July 2nd. Organizers are welcoming you to take part. For more information log on to lakemurraycountry.com Our Crysty Vaughan set sail for details on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A memorial service Friday at the College of Charleston TD Arena featured prayer, song, Governor Nikki Haley, and a message from President Barack Obama. A presidential aide read a message from the president and the first lady. President Barack Obama said that the nation is deeply moved by what he calls “the boundless love and unshakable resilience”…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good Friday Morning Columbia! Here’s what we’re working on this morning for Good Morning Columbia. South Carolina comes together in Charleston as we remember the One Year Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Nine shooting. A Prayer service will be held today at 10am in Charleston. Here at home, we’re seeing the Midlands come together on this anniversary…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -You can beat the heat Saturday at one of the largest slip and slide events in the country. “Slide the City’ has set up a 1,000 foot waterslide in Columbia for a Saturday water event. Slide the City is being held near Finlay Park on Gadsden Street. Hours are 9am-2pm and 2pm-7pm. Tickets range from $35-$60 Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for some summer splashing! The City of Columbia Parks and Rec department will host a ribbon cutting for a new pool at Greenview Park on Saturday. The New Pool will be ready for swimmers Memorial Day weekend=. Also if you’re looking for some splashing and thrills Carowinds New Harbor Waterpark opens Saturday at 11am. Here’s…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday is Children’s Advocacy day at the State House. The goal, to work to provide services to children across the state who are victims of abuse. Attorney General Alan Wilson is attending the event. City of Columbia kicking off the “SWELP” program which is a youth leadership initiative. Crysty Vaughan has details. Categories: Local News Tags: Crysty…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — National Walk at Lunch Day will be held Thursday, April 28th at the State House. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina, the event promotes a health lifestyle. ABC Columbia’s Crysty Vaughan sits down with organizers to talk about how you can take part. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crysty Vaughan, Walk at Lunch…
