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Miss South Carolina's Teen 2024 crowned
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Mary Elle Marchant, Miss River Bluff's Teen, was crowned Miss South Carolina's Teen 2024 by the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization on Saturday. An 18-year-old from Lexington and recent River Bluff High School graduate, Marchant wowed judges with a dance performance to "I Hope I...
Charlie the giraffe, beloved Riverbanks Zoo star dies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — After suffering from ongoing health concerns and a declining response to treatment, Charlie the giraffe has passed away earlier this week. Charlie delighted visitors at the giraffe feeding platform with his grace and love for lettuce. Serving as a wonderful ambassador for his species, Charlie’s time at Riverbanks enriched the lives of his keepers and inspired many guests to care about wildlife conservation.
National restaurant chain closing dozens of locations, including one in Columbia
The Atlanta-based casual dining chain, Hooters, announced this week that several "underperforming" restaurants will close their doors permanently. A "select number" of Hooters restaurants will shut down due to "pressure from current market conditions," the chain said in a statement Monday. Hooters has already closed dozens of locations across the...
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.
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.
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,...
From the Editor: Tastes Like Summer
It’s the most flavorful time of the year! From the savory juice of a perfectly ripe heirloom tomato running down your chin to those enticing aromas wafting off the grill, not to mention the peppery flavors of other farm fresh vegetables, summertime is the peerless season that reigns supreme over the palate.
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.
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...
Akintunde to host “First Sundays” Comedy Series at new location in Columbia!
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A monthly and family-friendly comedy series is moving to a new home in the Midlands!. The “First Sundays” Comedy Series returns this Sunday at its new location at 124 Diamond Lane starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Curtis spoke with...
Historic Columbia announces entertainment lineup for the 46th Annual Jubilee:
Historic Columbia is thrilled to announce that R&B and soul singer Sunshine Anderson will headline the entertainment lineup for the 46th annual Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Mann-Simons Site at 1403 Richland Street. Sunshine Anderson...
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center receives grant from Lakeview School Museum
Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) is the recipient of a grant for the Lakeview School Museum from the Association of African American Museums in partnership with the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network Grant Program. BLEC is one of only two South Carolina organizations selected for a grant....
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