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Digital Exclusives and Features

Saturday! Saturday! Saturday! The monster trucks come on Saturday!

Tyler Ryan speaks with champion monster truck driver Jimmy Creten about the weekend show in Florence
Tyler Ryan,

  FLORENCE SC (WOLO) – SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY!  The 2Xtreme Monster Truck Chaos is coming to the Palmetto State over the next two weeks. You can catch two-time World Champion, Jimmy Creten, and his truck, Bounty Hunter take on the likes of Scarlett Bandit, Dr Jekyll and more in this all-out side by side racing and freestyle Monster Truck Show….

Theatre Thursday Lex 2
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Theater Thursday recognizes Lexington Two Teacher Beth Brooks

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News’ Theater Thursday is recognizing local dance and drama teachers that are making an impact on their students and in the community! Our Curtis Wilson spoke with Lexington District Two teacher Beth Brooks about the importance of sharing the arts with the students.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News Tags: Lexington Two, Theater…

Booster Shots
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City of Columbia and Prisma Health to give free COVID-19 vaccine at Vista Lights

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)– You can get your COVID-19 vaccine at Vista Lights. The City of Columbia has partnered with Prisma Health to give free Pfizer vaccination shots at the 36th annual Vista Lights event. The city is increasing vaccination efforts across the Midlands as a part of the Mayor’s “It’s YOUR Shot, Columbia” campaign.   Vista Lights takes place on Thursday, November…

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Catching up with CMT’s Cody Alan

Tyler Ryan catches up with CMT's Cody Alan to chat about growing up in Lexington and his new book
Tyler Ryan,

NASHVILLE, TN (WOLO) – The name Cody Alan is pretty well known here in the Midlands, not because he is heard on over 200 radio stations on CMT Radio, as well as appearing on millions of homes each week on the CMT Hot 20, it is because Alan was born and raised in West Columbia. Alan started his career on…

Better Lunchbox Choices
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Time to re-think the lunch box

Tyler Ryan speaks with Dr. Madiha Saeed about ways to make lunches for our children more healthy
Tyler Ryan,

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – It is no secret that over the years, what we eat has become less and less healthy, with more and more processed foods on store shelves.  The overall decline in healthy foods isn’t just in our collective pantries and refrigerators, as those are the places we reach when we pack lunches for our children. According…
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EdVenture offers free admission to military families for Veteran’s Day

The free admission is for active and retired military members and their families
ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC News) — Veteran’s Day is right around the corner and there are plenty of ways the Midlands intends to honor each hero who put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms. This weekend, Edventure Children’s Museum is giving back to those military members and their families who have already given so much. The Children’s Museum is offering…
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Veterans Day Parade set for Thursday in downtown Columbia

43rd Annual Veterans Day Parade 11am
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans day is this week and the City of Columbia’s annual Veterans Day Parade is set for Thursday, November 11. The 43rd annual event kicks off at 11 a-m at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets. The parade route ends at Pendleton street near the State House. Representatives from the South Carolina National Guard will be…

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West Columbia welcomes annual Fall Back Fest

This is the 5th year for the special shopping extravaganza
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: West Columbia West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The holidays are upon us and while many people are trying to order ahead of time to make sure their special gifts get to their destination in time, you have the chance to shop early and shop local. Friday November 5, 2021 West Columbia will holds its annual Fall Back Fest which…
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A virtual veterans career fair gives vets a chance to meet with dozens of employers

The career fair take place Tuesday November 9, 2021
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs are encouraging all veterans in the palmetto state looking to continue a career of service to take part in the veterans virtual career fair on Tuesday. The virtual career fair provides veterans with an opportunity to explore jobs with more than 35 state agencies and higher…