South Carolina

Fuse Artist Alliance offers free dance classes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Columbia group that supports artists is offering free dance classes to the community. Fuse Artist Alliance was founded to connect artists in the Midlands. On Tuesday’s through the month of August, their professional dancers are teaching classes focused on different dance styles – free of charge. The classes take place at the Columbia Music Festival…

Free Teeth Whitening from Children’s and Adult Dental Group

/**/ Official Contest Rules for the Children’s and Adult Dental Group Teeth Whitening Contest Dates: June 16th, 2017- July 6th, 2017 WOLO-TV (Columbia Television Broadcasters, Inc. (from here on, “the station”) is holding a promotional contest in association with Children’s and Adult Dental Group of South Carolina “the sponsor”.  The contest will be open at www.abccolumbia.com (from here on, the…

Stephen Davis Jr. to join Gamecocks

By: Stephen Wise

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Stephen Davis Jr., a native of Dutch Fork, S.C., is set to join South Carolina this season as a walk-on. Davis, a standout player at Dutch Fork, left Auburn during the offseason. At Auburn, Davis redshirted his freshman year due to a knee injury suffered during his senior year of high school. Davis was a former three-star recruit…

Win a Washington D.C. Getaway with roundtrip flight and hotel stay for two!

Win a Washington D.C. Getaway from CAE!

  /**/       Official Contest Rules for the CAE Washington D.C. Getaway Contest Dates: June 1, 2017 – June 15, 2017   WOLO-TV (Columbia Television Broadcasters, Inc. (from here on, “the station”) is holding a promotional contest in association with Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) “the sponsor”.  The contest will be open at www.abccolumbia.com (from here on, the “station’s…

Bear Plays Peek-A-Boo at Riverbanks Zoo

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A grizzly bear at Riverbanks Zoo decided to play peek-a-boo with a girl, visiting the Midlands attraction with her family during spring break. Meagan Sawyer sent the video to ABC Columbia News.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: family fun, peek-a-boo, Riverbanks Zoo, South Carolina, spring break

Thornwell Back from Illness, Speaks with Media Friday

Thornwell

GLENDALE, AZ — Sindaruis Thornwell talked with the media Friday. Thornwell’s availability came after his absence from Thursday’s practice due to illness. The SEC player of the year discussed his time away from the team, and how he was not going to miss Saturday’s game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Basketball, Final Four, Gamecocks, NCAA, SEC, South Carolina

Run to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The second “Run for Her Life” 5k takes place this weekend, to benefit non-profit Lighthouse for Life. The race kicks-off Saturday, February 25 at Saluda Shoals Park. That’s at 5605 Bush River Rd. in Columbia. This is a family friendly event and is stroller friendly. Walkers are welcome. For more information, and to register for Saturday’s event, click here. Lighthouse…

Exclusive Series: SLED Takes Strong Stand Against Medical Marijuana

The chief of SLED opposes a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The road to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina stops abruptly at the doorstep of law enforcement in the state. S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark Keel has been a steadfast opponent to the idea. “This is still a federally prohibited schedule one controlled substance,” Keel said, “it’s an illegal drug.” 28 states and the…