All Richland Library locations will close early the day of the total solar eclipse
The City of Columbia has designated five parks as public viewing sites for the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Young Leaders Society is hosting its annual kickoff event to launch a new year of philanthropy and professional development opportunities. This year’s party, with the theme “Camp YLS”, is being held at Hay Hill Garden Market Thursday, August 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. In addition to enjoying food, drinks and live music, guests are…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina First Lady Peggy McMaster will visit Camille Graham Correctional Institution in Columbia, Tuesday, to observe a program that encourages incarcerated mothers to bond with their children. The S.C. Department of Corrections said “A Mother’s Voice” connects kids and their moms through reading. Mothers record themselves reading children’s books, and the tapes are sent to…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – In 1996, Olympia resident Jack L. Robinson was brutally killed at the Rosewood boat landing. As the 21st anniversary of his death nears, investigators have made little to no progress in the case. Here’s what they know for certain: the 65-year-old arrived at the boat landing in his car, around 6 p.m. August 17, and…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A leading global provider of indoor comfort systems has announced plans to double its workforce at its operations in Richland County. Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding. The business said it will invest $96 million and create 700 new jobs to keep up with growth. Currently, Trane has 600 employees in South Carolina….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and here in the Palmetto State, next week, August 14 through 21, is South Carolina Immunization Week. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is using the month to remind parents – who are getting their kids ready to head back to school – to make sure their little ones are up-to-date on…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects in an armed robbery and assault that happened at Whiskey Tavern in June. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the culprits, seen in the surveillance video above provided by RCSD, entered the business at 200 Zimalcrest Dr. on June 24, presented a handgun and…
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) – Country musician Shelby Raye, a 16-year-old from Chapin, stopped by the ABC Columbia studio as part of Good Morning Columbia’s Music Monday concert series. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Chapin, country music, Music, Music Monday, SCTweets, Shelby Raye
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – As the state prepares to welcome upwards of one million people come solar eclipse weekend, the City of Columbia has released its plan for parking downtown. The parking services division says Saturday, August 19 through Monday, August 21, this is what you can expect: Parking decks: Washington Street Deck, Taylor Street Deck, Lady Street Deck, Park…
