Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Local News, Politics, State

President Trump approves Gov. McMaster’s request for Dorian federal aid

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — President Donald Trump has approved Governor Henry McMaster’s request for federal aid following hurricane Dorian. The federal aid will be used across 11 coastal counties to supplement emergency work and replace damaged facilities. The federal emergency management agency’s public assistance program helps reimburse local governments, state agencies, and private non-profit organizations for certain expenses they have…
Health, Local News

What men should know about Prostate cancer health

ABC Columbia Staff,

(image: Prisma Health) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  We are coming up up on the end of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the information you need to know year round. Prisma Health is trying to keep men in the know by giving them tips they can use to stay aware of your prostate and how…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Everything you need to know for the 2019 SC State Fair

ABC Columbia Staff,

 Columbia,SC — The 2019 South Carolina State Fair is going to be a circus, quite literally. It’s the 150th year celebration for the annual event full of unquie food, family entertainment, hours of fun and this year, a free daily circus with a multitude of themed events and concerts. Organizers say the two weeks of excitement will kick off October…
Local News

SC Education Lottery says the number 2 hits big for pick 4

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Columbia,SC(WOLO) —- According to the SC EducationLottery pick 4 history was made iver the weekend. Officials say Saturday a record number of South Carolina Education Lottery players won by playing the 2 – 2 – 2 – 2 number combination. The midday drawing cost the Lottery in excess of $3.4 million, a record payout for Pick 4. Monday morning, a…
Digital Exclusives and Features

Comedian Jeff Dunham returns to Colonial Life Arena

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image:CLA Columbia, SC (WOLO) Comedian Jeff Dunham will make his return to Colonial Life Arena on March 4, 2020 on the “JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY!?” international tour. For the past twelve years, Jeff Dunham and his somewhat-inappropriate-proteges, Peanut, Walter, José Jalapeño, Bubba J. and Achmed the Dead Terrorist, have filled arenas across the U.S. and the world with their multiple, blockbuster…
Local News

Mayor Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts unveiled

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: City of Columbia   Columbia,SC ( WOLO)—-  it’s been months in the making and now we get to see, and purchase the 2019 Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin along with the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Rescue and other officials shiwed off this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts designs. All proceeds from the t-shirt sales will…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Orangeburg, Politics, Richland

Democratic Presidential candidate Cory Booker to hold ‘Booker Block Party’ in SC

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Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  Democratic Presidential candidate Cory Booker is returning to the Palmetto state this weekend. The New Jersey Senator is scheduled to visit South Carolina Sunday, September 29th for another chance to meet  members of the community as he campaign for U.S. Senate candidate Jaime Harrison. Booker will speak with volunteers at  what is being dubbed the “Booker Block Party”…

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