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Award-winning Columbia comedian talks about new show location & projects ahead
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- It’s summertime and many of you might be looking for some fun events with the family. What about a comedy show that even the kids can enjoy?. Well, look no further, Dove award-winning comedian Akintunde is back with First Sundays but now at a new location.
Enter to win tickets to Dino Weekend at Segra Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hey kids, if you've ever wanted to get up close to a dinosaur, here's your chance!. Columbia Fireflies and News19 are giving one lucky family a chance to win tickets to Dino Weekend at Segra Park on Sunday, July 21. One winner will receive 4 All-Star dugout seats to the Fireflies game against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and meet Ed and his prehistoric friends as Segra Park turns into Jurassic Park for the day.
South Carolina zoo mourns loss of beloved giraffe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has announced the loss of their beloved giraffe, Charlie, who died earlier this week. Zoo officials said Charlie had been suffering from ongoing health concerns and a declining response to treatment. “When visiting the giraffe feeding platform, Charlie never failed to delight guests with his grace, […]
Columbia art museum’s big (free!) summer is building a downtown hot spot. How to enjoy it
This is one of the most active spots for events downtown this summer (and did we mention most of it’s free?). Here’s what’s being offered to draw people to Main Street all summer long.
Water safety tips: What is the best color swimsuit for your child to wear?
(Gray News) – When it comes to a child’s swimwear, the color of the suit could make a huge difference for their safety. A viral photo from Prairie Lakes Healthcare System shows how different colored swimsuits show up under water. The photo compared 13 different colors of swimwear...
SC Education Lottery Palmetto Series
This year’s competition between the two Palmetto State rivals is presented by the South Carolina Education Lottery!. When the rivals face off this season, each will earn points for a win with the overall winner taking home the Palmetto Series trophy and bragging rights. Over the last two decades,...
Local business owner opens 1st Pvolve studio in South Carolina, promotes low impact fitness
Ashley Lamb was scrolling on Instagram when she stumbled across one of the newest methods in boutique fitness. Having never seen a workout quite like it, she decided to give it a try. Five years later, Lamb opened South Carolina’s first Pvolve fitness studio, which specializes in functional movement methods,...
SC State Museum debuting new Summer shows
COLUMBIA, S. C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Museum is debuting two new Summer shows. According to officials, Solar Superstorms which is a narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch features one of the most intensive efforts ever made to visualize the Sun’s inner workings. And Turtle Odyssey 4D, is a...
Behind the Scenes: Naval Academy Photo Shoot
Photography involves a constant evolution of techniques. Here's a look at one fascinating shoot that required a lot of ingenuity to produce fantastic results. Coming to you from James Quantz Jr, this insightful video revisits a striking image created with the Naval Academy in 2020. Quantz breaks down the behind-the-scenes process. The importance of working with natural elements, like water, becomes clear as he explains the challenges faced during the shoot. With rain complicating the scene and the unique circumstances of 2020, the shoot demanded creativity and adaptability.
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