University of South Carolina

UofSC history professor encourages people to celebrate President’s Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It’s President’s Day, a day that honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. University of South Carolina History Professor Woody Holton says today is not a day of mindless celebration or an extra day off work or school.  He encourages people to celebrate the day by reading and learning about past presidents.  “To read about them…

University of South Carolina expands civil rights education

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina received a gift of $1.5 million to expand its civil rights education.  UofSC’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research Director and History Professor Bobby Donaldson says the $1.5 million from Williams Companies, an energy infrastructure company, will help fund travel and permanent exhibits and student learning throughout South Carolina classrooms. …

Domestic violence cost South Carolina $350M+ in 2020

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  Results from a study on the economic impact of domestic violence in South Carolina were released at the State House. The study was conducted by a research economist at the University of South Carolina and was sponsored by the Jamie Kimble Foundation.  According to the study, 42% of females and 29% of males in the state…