Waltki Williams (Source: Facebook) SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – The Third Circuit Solicitor will release the findings Wednesday afternoon of the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Sumter in December 2016. Solicitor Ernest A. Finney III will announce his decision regarding the fatal use of force that was used by Sumter Police Department officers against Waltki Williams. In March, Williams’ family…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Arts Commission is celebrating 50 years of bringing the arts to students. Wednesday, the agency will kick-off the anniversary with “April Showers Art Part.” More than 100 elementary schools have painted and donated umbrellas, that will be installed on the ceiling of the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley. The event runs from 7 p.m….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A block of empty warehouses and garages off North Main in Cottontown is getting a second chance at life. Indah Coffee Company and Circa Barber are opening shop in the 2200 block of Sumter Street in April. While the two businesses are not new to Columbia, they are new to the area. Cason Development Group president Frank…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Palmetto Songwriter’s Association is hosting its first quarter musical showcase this weekend. The free event is taking place at Foxfield Bar & Grill on Howard Street off Rosewood Street in Columbia. Three of South Carolina’s finest songwriters – Jack McGregor, Marv Ward and Paisley Marie – will be showcasing their musical talents, starting at 8 p.m….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – After about three years in business, Columbia-based River Rat Brewery has expanded distribution to North Carolina, and continues to grow. In that time, brewmaster Drew Walker’s job description has, as well. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal spent a morning working with Walker to find out what goes into brewing beer. It turns out, there’s more to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Shandon business, that’s only been open for eight months, will be the focus of a Food Network shoot Saturday. “Ginormous Foods” is featuring “The Devine Cinnamon Roll” on a Midlands-based episode. The show was was drawn to the cafe because of its 12 pound CinnaMonster cinnamon roll cake. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal headed into the kitchen…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The lead sponsor of this session’s medical marijuana bill says it’s not a matter of if, but when the plant will be legalized for medicinal use in South Carolina. Senator Tom Davis, a Republican from Beaufort, sits on the Senate Medical Affairs Committee, which is tasked with getting the S.212, or the S.C. Compassionate Care Act,…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – As the legislature prepares to address the issue of medical marijuana, one Irmo family says their daughter’s life is at stake. Tom and Mandy Keefer have four children. Their youngest, Raelyn, has a rare genetic disorder that’s frozen her with the mental capacity of an infant. In her three years of life, she’s also faced enormous struggles…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Talented Tenth, an organization created by Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin to raise the standard of excellence of young professionals in the African American community, will hold its annual conference the first week of February. “Talented Tenth Week: Millennials in America, the Work Ahead”, being held February 5 through 11, will feature a week of activities that are designed to bring talented, young…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (AP)– Nikki Haley has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the Ambassador to the UN The vote came down Tuesday afternoon after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee overwhelmingly advanced her nomination. South Carolina Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman resigned his leadership post to avoid becoming lieutenant governor. Leatherman resigned Tuesday minutes before U.S. senators began…
