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‘Lights Before Christmas’ at Riverbanks Zoo open on select nights

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Riverbanks Zoo is hosting its annual “Lights Before Christmas” event throughout November and December. The event starts Saturday, November 21 and 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…

Don’t plan on whispering those wish lists in Santa’s ear in 2020

New safety precautions are put in place in malls due to COVID-19

Image:(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (AP) —Santa Claus is coming to the mall — just don’t try to sit on his lap. Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa’s age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from the coronavirus — mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year. But they are…

CDC urges people not to travel for Thanksgiving holiday

The CDC wants people to spend Thanksgiving at home, but have safety tips if you decide to gather

(CNN) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising Americans not to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. The recommendation comes, as coronavirus cases surge through out the United States. The CDC says traveling right now could spread the virus from one part of the country to another. But for those who are still planning to travel,…

Governor McMaster to SC: “Get Tested before Turkey”

McMaster urging SC residents, if plans include travelling or gathering indoors for Thanksgiving, to "Get tested for COVID-19 before the Turkey"

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster addressed the state on Thursday about Coronvirus precautions during the holiday. The Governor says this year will be different from other years, when celebrating the holidays, and everyone has to be careful and be smart. McMaster urging South Carolina residents, if their plans include travelling or gathering indoors for Thanksgiving, to “Get…

Ibotta teams up with Walmart for holidays

Ibotta and Walmart offer some doorbuster deals just in time for the holidays

(CNN) WalMart is teaming up with shopping app Ibotta, for a huge thanksgiving promotion this year. According to Ibotta customers shopping for food at Walmart online can get 100% percent cash back on specific items. To get this deal, people have to download the Ibotta’s extension and link it to their Walmart account. Walmart.com this extension will tally up the…

How to get through a holiday pandemic without stress eating

Some ways to keep from turning to comfort food to get you through what has been a stressful year for many

(CNN) — In times of stress some people gave a tendency to turn to comfort food, but overdoing it can lead to low energy levels, bloating, upset stomach and over time weight gain. Mandy Gaither has 6 ways to tame the urge to stress eat. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features

Comedian brings laughs to Segra Park Friday

Funny man Rob Schneider is hoping to lighten things up with a few laughs at Segra Park Friday November 20

Image: Columbia FireFlies Columbia, SC (WOLO) — 2020 has been a rough, unpredictable and in some cases devastating year for many not just here in the Palmetto state but across the country and the world as people comes to terms with the ‘new normal’ of an ongoing pandemic. While the coronavirus is ongoing, and daily numbers continue to spike, one…