Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Government agrees to extend SNAP benefits

Those who qualified for emergency SNAP benefits will get a little more time

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The more than 300-thousand households in South Carolina receiving emergency snap benefits will get those benefits for at least another month. A spokesperson for the Governor and President Biden announcing Tuesday the Palmetto state has been granted an extension for January and will go month-to month on the program moving forward. The U.S.D.A estimates 303 thousand…

DHEC urges South Carolinians to get flu shot

Health officials say flu and COVID have such similar traits getting vaccinated helps

Columbia, SC (WOLO)  — The Department of Health and Environmental Control , (DHEC) is urging South Carolinians to get a flu shot. This is because health officials say the Flu and COVID-19 can have similar symptoms. Since it’s hard to tell what you are actually dealing with, they are suggesting you get vaccinated and tested. Health experts say anyone with…

Consumer News: Tips to Be Smart with Your Money

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. Tips to Be Smart with Your Money Today, we’re bringing you helpful financial advice about several important categories of financial wellness: savings, credit, auto loans, budgeting, and protecting yourself from scams. Tips to be smart with your money: Savings “I live by the motto ‘pay…

‘Grinding of the Greens’ helps give your Christmas tree new life

Now that Christmas is over Keep the Midlands Beautiful wants to help you recycle that tree

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Keep the Midlands Beautiful invites you to recycle your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens. From December 26-January 13, you can drop off your Christmas tree at several locations throughout Richland and Lexington County. Officials say you can drop your tree off at the following locations: Richland County Caughman Rd Park 2733 Trotter Rd, Hopkins M-F…

Local Living for the Holidays

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Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Basilica of Saint Peters Church is hosting its 36th annual Christmas Feast Saturday! It takes place at the church on Assembly Street from 11 to 1 in the afternoon. Guest can expect to receive their dinner along with a backpack full of wool…

A look at what is happening in your Consumer News

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Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. (CNN) — If prices seem particularly high… you’re right. In fact, inflation is hitting the highest level in 39 years. Thursday the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that U.S. inflation rose 5-point 7 percent in the 12 months ending in November. That’s the fastest increase in consumer spending…

Track Santa Claus as he makes his way to the Midlands

You and your children can watch Santa as he gets closer in real time

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  You can track Santa as he makes his way to the Midlands. noradsanta.org has your holiday countdown, complete with games, music and more. This is a holiday tradition that was started back in 19-55 when the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center started receiving calls from kids asking for Santa. It appears watching Santa make his…