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Farley On Elsa
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Tracking Elsa’s path to the Midlands: Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s Forecast

Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the storm. We have the latest on air and online
Crysty Vaughan, John Farley,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Elsa. John says you can expect the timing to be between Midnight and 6am in the Midlands. John and Tyler Ryan are covering the storms path throughout the night. You can get updates online, on our Facebook page and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/abccolumbia Here is John’s forecast on the impact of Elsa on…

Tracking Tropics
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Chief Meteorologist John Farley’s Forecast: Elsa’s impact on the Midlands

We are tracking the tropics
Crysty Vaughan, John Farley,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the tropics. Here is his latest forecast on the potential impact of Elsa on the Midlands. John says we can expect the storm to weaken by the time it gets to the Midlands and South Carolina, and this may  not be more than a rain event, on the current track. According to…

Delta States
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City of Columbia teaming up with American Airlines for vaccine incentive offer

The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get more shots in arms
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–This week you have a shot at entering to win the City’s new vaccination site offer. The summer travel season is here, and the City of Columbia has partnered with American Airlines to get more shots in arms. All you need to do is get your COVID-19 vaccine at any of the city’s upcoming vaccination sites, and you…

Local Living 0630
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Celebrate 4th of July during ‘Fireworks with the Phil’ at Segra Park

The skies will light up to orchastrated music for the Fourth of July
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The skies above Segra Park will light up for the Fourth of July weekend. On Saturday July 3rd,  you can celebrate Independence Day at the baseball park with a special event “Fireworks with the Phil” The fireworks display will feature a full orchestra from the South Carolina Philharmonic. Gates open at 7pm while the show kicks…

Lake Murray Fireworks
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Lake Murray Country to host Fireworks Display on July 3rd

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can ring in the Independence Holiday with Fireworks on Lake Murray. Lake Murray Country will host its annual the Fourth of July Fireworks display on Saturday July 3rd at approximately  9:15pm. Organizers say the fireworks are best viewed by boat on Spence Island but they can also be watched on land at Dreher Island State Park….

Celebration Of Liberty
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‘Celebration of Liberty’ honors Independence Day early at Midlands Church

First Baptist Church of Columbia held its annual "Celebration of Liberty" event over the weekend
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a Sunday of Red, White and Blue, an early independence celebration at one Columbia church. First Baptist Church of Columbia held its annual “Celebration of Liberty” event over the weekend. This year’s event featured the 282nd Army Victory Band. With a cast of hundreds, American Flags and an indoor fireworks display, it is always a…