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Parks and Recreation presents “Groovin’ in the Gardens” summer concert
Join City of Columbia Parks and Recreation for the “Groovin’ in the Gardens” Summer Concert Sunday, August 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., NOMA Community Gardens, 2417 River Drive. Admission is free. The evening will feature Dante Lewis and Friends with pre-show entertainment by Kurt Green. Bring...
Lacing up your sneakers for a 5K can help to protect a Richland County K9
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hosting its yearly Guardians of the Night K9 5k race/run. This event raises money to benefit the k9 team. The proceeds will help to pay for training, food, safety equipment, collars, bulletproof vests, and more for each dog. Event...
Free literary arts workshop for youth at historic Harriet Barber House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — SC Humanities, in partnership with South East Rural and Community Outreach (SERCO), is offering a free literary arts workshop for youth aged 6-15. The sessions will be held at the Historic Harriet Barber House in Hopkins, SC, on Saturdays, July 20, July 27, August 10, and August 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Soda City Live: Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Rebel Dogs!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - What better way to celebrate the “dog days of Summer” than with a hot dog?!. Rebel Dogs in Columbia joined Soda City Live by making their signature dogs and sharing details about ways to save on their delicious franks!. For more information, click here.
Soda City Live: Find your new best friend during the Pick Me! SC pet adoption event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sponsored by Pick Me! SC. Looking for a furry friend? Now’s a great time to do it. More than 90 shelters and organizations across the state are participating in Pick Me! SC, a statewide pet adoption event. From July 20-28, participating locations are providing free...
Baby mice likely starved to death in USC research lab, report says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An animal welfare group is again calling for the University of South Carolina to stop animal research after an incident that resulted in the deaths of two baby mice. In May, USC’s Office of Research self-reported the unexpected deaths to the federal Office of Laboratory...
Photo gallery: Five After Five concert series returns to Five Points
Five After Five was never gone. It simply took a seven-year break. The free concert series hosted by the Five Points Association returned Thursday for the first time since 2017, with Mark Rapp & Soda City Brass Band performing the music of New Orleans. "Five After Five has delighted generations...
Longtime painter of Gamecock athletic fields passes away
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina fans may not know the name Eddie Dunning, but they have seen his work many times. Since 1983, Dunning has been a part of the Gamecock athletics grounds crew and part of his duties have included painting the athletic fields. Every year since 1984, Eddie was in charge of painting the Gamecock at midfield at Williams-Brice Stadium.
CAE: Flights no longer grounded at airport after global IT outage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Metropolitan Airport said as of 10 a.m., the ground stop has been lifted and flight operations have resumed at the airport. The airport also said to note that there have been some delays and cancelations so to check your airline’s mobile app for the most up-to-date information regarding your flight status.
What’s the difference between an emotional support animal and service animal?
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Adrienne Caso lives in West Columbia and is an Instacart driver. While fulfilling one of her batches on Tuesday she was told she couldn’t take her emotional support dog London into Publix. “The manager stopped me and asked what service does the dog do...
Five Points officially unveils new mural
The Five Points Association hosted an official unveiling reception for its newest permanent art installation by award-winning artist Shelby LeBlanc on July 13. The mural, “A Splash of Color” is located at 745 Saluda Ave. in the heart of the historic hospitality district. "We are honored to have...
Big Red Barn Retreat announces Fall Jam in the Ballpark featuring Scotty McCreery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSAV) – The Big Red Barn Retreat (BRBR)’s seventh annual Fall Jam in the Ballpark event will feature multi-platinum singer-songwriter Scotty McCreery. The concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Segra Park. The gates open at 6:00 p.m. “Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at the Ballpark, presented by […]
Soda City Live: Attend a free movie screening to benefit teens living with sickle cell anemia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is hosting a free movie night to benefit teens who are living with sickle cell anemia. On July 24 at 7 p.m. at Spotlight Cinemas near the old Columbia Mall, bring your friends and family to watch Sidney Poitier’s “A Warm December” movie that chronicles the love story of a person living with sickle cell anemia.
Newest HOTWORX Fitness Studio location celebrates opening on Devine Street
As you drive through the Midlands, you might see multiple locations of HOTWORX Fitness Studios. The City of Columbia welcomed the newest location of the unique fitness studio to Devine Street Wednesday. HOTWORX is a unique fitness experience that combines infrared heat and isometric workouts to help clients achieve maximum...
Latest Skin and Hair Trends with the Southeastern Esthetics Institute
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - If you’re wanting to stay in the loop of the latest trends in skin and hair, the Southeastern Esthetics Institute is training up the next great Hair Stylists and Estheticians. The school not only focuses on skin but crowns as well and they join us...
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