Columbia conference encourages “Women’s Empowerment”
A conference coming to Columbia this weekend encourages women to embrace their best self.
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Lizard’s Thicket Celebrates 40 Years
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Happy birthday to one of the only places on Earth where mac and cheese is a vegetable. Starting Wednesday (9/27), Lizard’s Thicket is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Bob and Anna Williams opened their first restaurant on Broad River Road in 1977. Forty years later, that one restaurant has turned into 15 across the Midlands with more…
Airport High Student Arrested after Administrators Found Handgun in Backpack
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A school resource officer arrested a teenager Tuesday (9/26) morning after a handgun was found in his backpack. The unnamed Airport High School student is being held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice after school administrators found the weapon in his backpack. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, administrators became aware of…
Children’s Hospital Hosts “Mini-Hospital”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland’s Children’s Hospital works in a program called, “Mini-Hospital.” Hospital officials say the program is designed to alleviate fears and anxiety of children who may need the services of the hospital in the future. Throughout the week…
Video: Burglary Suspect Caught on Home Surveillance
Lexington, SC (WOLO) – A home surveillance camera captured video of a burglary suspect in Lexington. Police there hope you recognize the man seen and can help investigators. LOOK: Burglary suspect caught on video. Happened at a home in Wellesley neighborhood of Lexington. Contact @LexingtonPD if you know anything pic.twitter.com/A4ZiC23p2E — Josh Berry (@_joshberry) September 20, 2017 LPD says it…
World’s Leading Producer of Fish Oil Launches Division in Conway
CONWAY, S.C. (WOLO) – Two Coastal Carolina University business students will run the U.S. division of the world’s leading producer of fish oil, out of Conway. LYSI U.S. officially launched at a reception in the Conway Innovation Center. The company is the exclusive domestic sales and distribution agent of the Icelandic fish oil giant LYSI, a 79-year-old company based in…
4th Vista Shooting Suspect Out of Hospital, Behind Bars
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The fourth suspect arrested and charged for the Saturday morning shooting in the Vista is now behind bars. Columbia Police announced on Twitter that Maleik Houseal, who was injured in the Vista shooting incident, has been released from the hospital and is in jail. Houseal was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm by…
Growing Concerns Over Sumter County Missing Man
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – Deputies in Sumter County say they have growing concerns for a man last seen nine days ago as of Tuesday (9/19). Investigators say Michael Thompson, 57, was last seen at Palmetto Health Toumey Hospital on September 10th. Deputies say Thompson cannot stand for long periods of time and has fainting spells. If you know where he…
New Outdoor Amphitheater to Open Next Month in Blythewood
A new open-air, outdoor performing arts venue will open next month in Blythewood.
Folly Beach Hoping for Federal Aid for Hurricane Sand Erosion
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Folly Beach is hoping to get federal aid to help recover from Hurricane Irma. Officials say the sand from a $30 million re-nourishment project three years ago is mostly gone. According to the Post and Courier of Charleston, Folly Beach is waiting on $10 million more from the 2015 Renourishment Project to replace the sand eroded…
