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Air raid siren? Relic of the past? Here’s the truth about that strange tower in downtown Columbia
It’s hard to miss and has probably caught your attention over the years when driving through downtown, but what really is the deal with that strange tower of cones on Taylor Street? You might be surprised to learn that it still has a use today.
Residents at Christopher Towers face summer heat without A/C
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Senior citizens residing at Christopher Towers in Five Points are facing sweltering conditions as the building's air conditioning system remains out of service for over 24 hours. "I got up and couldn’t even sleep because it was so hot," said David Cooper who lives in Christopher...
Firework Ordinances in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– There are certain ordinances to follow if you’re setting off fireworks on the 4th. Deputies say in unincorporated parts of Lexington County, fireworks can be shot off from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Violators could get a noise ordinance ticket, which carries a fine of...
Other agencies take over S.C. duties as DHEC shuts down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The interim director of the new South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, Myra Reece, spoke Monday to officially launch the agency and explain its roles and responsibilities to the public. Watch a stream above. The news conference took place at 10 a.m. outside the new DES...
Legislature earmarks $300K for Richland County employee’s nonprofit despite few details
Outside of the normal budget process, the South Carolina has set aside $300,000 for a foundation with little track record, founded by a Richland County employee, to run an ambitious program to provide arts education and address food insecurity.
Fort Jackson to host annual Independence Day Celebration; new addition this year
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is a network of support and recreation services for the Unites States Armed Forces, with a goal to see that military families get to experience the same quality of life as those that they protect. These services include things like pools, golf courses, restaurants and...
SC Housing wants public input on $10M funding request
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SC Housing wants your input before the agency completes the application process for Preservation & Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) funds available through US Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The local agency is asking for $10 million in PRICE funding that would go to preserving and revitalizing manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities throughout South Carolina.
Oooh, aaah, BOOM: Fourth of July fireworks shows in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thursday is July 4, Independence Day for the United States. A national day of celebration, the evening usually closes out with a professional fireworks display (or two, or three). Here in the Columbia and Lexington areas, there are quite a few opportunities to oooh and aaah at pyrotechnic displays. Just check out the list below and, where available, pack a blanket and/or lawn chairs for an evening of fun.
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