Five Points

Five Points Bar Owner Booked, Charged with Assaulting USC Student

Courtesy: Alvin S Glenn Detention Center COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Five Points bar owner has been charged in the assault of a University of South Carolina student, after Columbia Police said he turned himself in early Friday. Investigators said Daniel Wells, 29, is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, stemming from an incident that happened…

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…

Watch: City Council Addressing Five Pts. Flooding

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Stores in Five Points are still cleaning up after Monday Night’s flood. And the City of Columbia is keeping a close eye on the Five Points District. At Large City Councilman Howard Duvall says the city has spent millions to improve the drainage, but adds a sewer component to a project near Rocky Branch could help. Columbia City…

Watch: 5 After 5 is Back!

Columbia,S.C ( WOLO) — It’s the return of a local concert series that promises to bring fun to the entire family. The concert series, five after five will be held tonight by the Five points fountain. Click here to find out more on times, and performers kicking off the event. Categories: News Tags: Concert, five after five, Five Points

St. Pats in Five Points: Park and Ride

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– They’re going green in Five Points. The annual St. Patrick’s day Festival is Saturday with thousands expected to attend the celebrations. Festival organizers are expecting a large crowd and they’ve released parking information to help festival goers get to the event. There will be a Free Park and Ride say officials: Shuttles run approximately every 20 minutes,…