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‘Carolina Lights’ Holiday Drive thru at the SC State Fairgrounds

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at one of the Holiday Happenings at the Fairgrounds

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Christmas has come to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds and you can see lights, right from your car. ‘Carolina Lights’ is a drive-thru holiday light show that features more than 100 led light displays. As you drive through the fairgrounds you can see the 12 days of Christmas, a nativity scene, a dancing field of Christmas trees,…

Prisma Health offers free COVID-19 testing Friday, Saturday

Tests will be held at the Columbia Place Mall

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — You can get free COVID-19 testing from Prisma Health this Friday December 4 and again on Saturday December 5th. Tests will take place at the Columbia Place mall on Two Notch Road from 10 a.m until 2 p.m. In order to enter the line, you’ll need to drive to the closed Sears store automotive entrance. No…

Lexington Two school students to get free breakfast, lunch during winter break

The free meals will be handed out in a curbside pick up style for those 18 and younger

Image: Lexington School District 2 Logo West Columbia SC (WOLO) — Lexington Two students will be able to get free breakfast and lunch meals while they are out of school over the winter break with curbside pickup. Meals are open to all youth ages 18 and younger, regardless of whether they attend a Lexington Two school or not. meals will…

‘PickMe! SC’ wants to help you find a ‘fur’ever friend

The goal is to save 1,500 by helping them get adopted in 10 days

Image: PickMe!SC logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re looking for a holiday gift that will give you a gift of companionship back, you’re in luck. From December 4th until the 13th,  more than 50 organizations will take part in the statewide adoption event  which is sponsored by the Petco Foundation, along with BOBS from Skechers, and organized by No…

Staying active as temperatures plunge during the pandemic

Health experts say staying busy is an important way to stay healthy and even have some fun

(CNN) — -Even during a pandemic, health experts say it’s important to stay active. But during the Winter, as temperatures plunge and people tend to stay indoors that motivation to move may slow down, but they don’t have to. There are still some ways you can stay active , healthy, and maybe even have a little fun while doing it….

Lights Before Christmas shining at Riverbanks Zoo

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is hosting its annual “Lights Before Christmas” event, now through the end of December. The event runs on select dates in November and December. Timed arrival tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. The event runs from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for kids ages…