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) – A Shandon restaurant will be the focus of an episode of “Ginormous Foods” on Food Network. The show came to Columbia at the beginning of March to shoot at “The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli.” The show was was drawn to the cafe because of its 12 pound CinnaMonster cinnamon roll cake. Mother-son duo Jody and Rich Kreush…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A new organization that advocates for South Carolina’s women and girls will recognize nine influential female leaders in our state Wednesday, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The luncheon, held at the Seibels House and Garden in downtown Columbia, will honor nine women: Vickie Eslinger Dr. Bambi Gaddist Marjorie Hammock Cynthia Hardy Rachel Hodges Moryah Jackson Minor Shaw…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it and with the day falling on a weekday, many of you will be celebrating early this weekend. Fern Studio Florals and Event Design, located on Devine Street in the Shandon area of Columbia, stopped by the ABC Columbia studio to share tips on how to make your…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Fire says it responded to two house fires early Thursday morning. Authorities say it appears both houses were abandoned. Crews responded to the first around 4:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of Santee Avenue, in the Old Shandon neighborhood of Columbia. We’re told that no one was inside the house at the time of the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department is offering a free women’s self-defense course, to empower and provide women with the tools to escape an attacker. RCSD said this is a crime prevention program that utilizes techniques that are specifically designed for women to reduce the likelihood of victimization. This program empowers women to recognize their strengths and make…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment. Even so, the possibility of adding SC to the list spurs passionate debate inside the State House. In 2014 a bill passed allowing for possession of CBD oil for patients…
COLUMBIA, SC–Meet Remi, an American Blue Heeler mix. Remi was originally adopted out from PETSinc in 2014 as a puppy with his puppy sister (from another litter), only to be returned this January when their parents divorced. Remi is very sweet and calm, and dog friendly. He loves to play in the fountain at the PETSinc dog park, and he has…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia non-profit Sustainable Midlands is expanding its reach on our urban watersheds. The group recently added the Rocky Branch Watershed to its Adopt-A-Stream testing site. The Smith Branch Watershed oversight started last summer. Volunteers are needed to take water samples. Executive Director Autumn Perkins said the group will be on-site at least once a month. For more…
LUGOFF, S.C. (WOLO) – A karate team out of Lugoff has been invited to train at the Olympic Training Center, ahead of the first time the sport will be featured in the Olympic Games. The eight kids from Carolina Family Karate want to head to Lake Placid February 16 through 20 to train with karate champion Tokey Hill. The athletes are…
