salvationarmyusa.org COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Salvation Army of the Midlands is distributing new clothes, school supplies, shoes and backpacks to 200 kids. Clothes for Kids is an annual back-to-school program that provides children with the clothes and supplies they need to start the school year off. Parents and children that already registered for the Clothes for Kids program will…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – If you need dental care but can’t afford it there’s some good news out there. Friday (8/18) from 6 a.m. until six p.m. the South Carolina Dental Association will provide free services at the State Fairgrounds. The services are for adults only. Organizers suggest getting there early as they expect more than 800 people to be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As the little ones get ready to return to school there’s one “shot” to make sure your children stay healthy. Wednesday (8/16) morning the South Carolina Immunization Coalition along with DHEC kicked off Vaccination Awareness Week at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. They say it comes as one reminder that book bags and pencils aren’t the only…
SCDJJ COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – With school right around the corner, the city of Columbia wants the kiddies to be off to a good start. Department of Juvenile Justice’s Lexington office is hosting a community back-to-school bash to help kids start the school year on a positive note. The event is happening this Friday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Tuesday (8/15), the City of Columbia participated in National City Hall Selfie Day. People were asked to take a simple photo in front of City Hall and post it to social media using the hashtag, “City Hall Selfie.” City Hall Selfie Day was organized by engaginglocalgovernmentleaders.org. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews
SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – Spartanburg Police have named a suspect in a deadly shootout in a grocery store parking lot. Investigators say Gettis Chambers shot and killed Tyshann Smith on August seventh in front of Biggerstaff Grocery. According to authorities, during the same incident Smith shot and killed Raymond Turner. Investigators are also searching for two other men who were…
HistoricColumbia.org COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Kick off the Total Eclipse Weekend at Historic Columbia’s third annual Historic Water Balloon Battle from 5:30 – 7 p.m. this Friday, Aug 18 on the grounds of Robert Mills House & Gardens. There will be two teams and more than 1,700 water balloons will be used to recreate several noteworthy battles throughout history. The…
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (WOLO) – Bail was denied in Charlottesville for James Alex Fields, Jr. The suspected driver in the deadly attack in Virginia was arraigned on second degree murder and related offenses. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A local car dealership handed over a lot money Monday (8/14) helping the fight against hunger in the Midlands. The Jim Hudson Automotive Group gave a check for $200 thousand to Harvest Hope Food Bank. A spokesperson for the group says the donation was made possible by the Jim Hudson Two Thousand sales event in which…
SC State Museum Columbia, SC (WOLO) – The solar eclipse is just one week away and the museum is making sure we are all prepared. The State Museum is showing several videos in order to familiarize the community with the eclipse. “Shadows From Space” is showing this week, starting today until August 17th at 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm. The…
