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Winter Weather Tips from SC EMD

As the wintry mix and icey weather moves out this weekend, tips to stay safe

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel as the winter weather moves out of the Midlands this weekend. If you have to drive, make sure you check your car’s fluids, battery and tires. Officials say you should insulate water pipes to prevent them from freezing, and you…

SC EMD on winter weather preparation

One on one with State Emergency officials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –We could see more winter weather Friday evening and into Saturday. We spoke with officials at SC EMD about the recent weather and winter safety tips. “Really it looks like the counties that weren’t impacted by last weekend’s storm are going to be the ones that will see effects from this weekend’s winter weather,” said Derrec Becker,…

Are you ready to take the #BettyWhiteChallenge?

Tyler Ryan learns about the Betty White Challenge on what would have been her 100th Birthday

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – January 17th would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday.  White, who passed away on December 31st., was the one remaining “Golden Girl,” from the very popular 80’s program of the same name, and will a long list of television and move credits last over 70 years, spanning from 1939, until just before her death. Although…

Leave the tux at home, slide into a pair of 501’s and head to the Philharmonic

Tyler Ryan chats with the SC Phil Conductor Morihiko Nakahara about the annual Beethoven in Blue Jeans show

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — The annual denim performance of the South Carolina Phil Harmonic returns Saturday to the Koger Center in Columba. According to Conductor Morihiko Nakahara, the show, called Beethoven and Blue Jeans, blends the comfort and casual of a pair of blue jeans with the amazing music of Beethoven.  “Normally, we, as performers wear formal wear…even tails…so this…

Free rides home for New Year Eve revelers

Local cab company wants to make sure you get home safe this NYE

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — You might have the best intentions for celebrating New Year’s Eve this Friday but if you or your designated driver are unable to drive safely, you can still get a free ride home. K.W. Beverage and Checker Yellow Cab are partnering to help bring residents home safely. Cabs will be stationed at the locations listed below…

DHEC, City of Columbia hosting free vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics over the next two weeks. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Drew Wellness Center, 2101…

Monday Movie Review

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Matrix Resurrections Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures We are headed to the movies. Our Matt Perron shares his take on the latest Matrix installment, ‘Matrix Resurrections’ in this Monday Movie review. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: Monday Movie Review