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Digital Exclusives and Features

‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond hospitalized

Dustin Diamond, known best for playing "Screech" on the 80's hit show is in the hospital after being diagnoised with cancer
ABC Team,

Image: Jefferey Phelps/Getty Images ABC News 7/CNN (New York) —Dustin Diamond, who played the role of ‘Screech’ on the popular 1990s high school comedy “Saved by the Bell,” is hospitalized with cancer, his manager told CNN Friday. Diamond’s health is “serious” and he is undergoing testing at an undisclosed Florida hospital to determine the type and severity of the cancer,…

Sumter Missing Teen
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Sumter

Prayer vigil set for Sumter teen missing since the day after Christmas

The search for the missing teen continues as members of the community plan a prayer vigil
ABC Columbia Staff,

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The search continues in Sumter for a teen missing since the day after Christmas. A family friend says a prayer vigil will take part this Friday night January 15th  at the Beacon Theatre on Broad Street beginning at six in the evening. They say volunteers will also hold another ground search the following Saturday January 16th….

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News

‘Bachelor’ contender collapses during rose ceremony

Just two episodes in, the latest contestant looking for love finds medics instead
CNN,

Image: (ABC/Billy Kidd) (CNN) — It truly is the most dramatic season yet. Just two episodes into the new season of “The Bachelor,” a contestant nearly collapsed during the rose ceremony. A medic was called during Monday night’s episode when Sarah Trott, a broadcast journalist from San Diego, began wobbling in full view of “Bachelor” Matt James. After noticing she was stumbling, James…
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: Free Fridays and MLK Virtual Food Drive

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some Midlands events in Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In your look at Local Living, this month and next month, check out Free Fridays at Riverbanks Zoo.  Free Friday is open only to residents of Richland or Lexington County. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is offering free admission every Friday throughout January and February. You must reserve timed tickets on the zoo’s website, and you will need…

Manmade Gourmet Cover
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Tasty Tuesday: Jen and Brad’s Roasted Corn Dip and other tasty things made with bacon

Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann Keim try their hand at a yummy corn dip and a chicken bacon ranch casserole
Tyler Ryan,

  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – It’s back to the Manmade Gourmet Kitchen for another Tasty Tuesday…sure is a shame that there isn’t a day that STARTS in Y, because episode is yummy! We start off with Jen and Brad Bolling’s Roasted Corn Dip…It is very easy to put together, and tastes amazing. Her’s what you need*:   16oz cream cheese…

Gas Prices
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Prices at the Pump jump in the Midlands

This weeks average is 14 cents per gallon higher than a month ago
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are on the rise this week. According to Gas Buddy, prices in Columbia are now averaging $2.05 a gallon. This weeks average is 14 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, according to Gas Buddy. The national average is also up, drivers across the country are paying $2.31 a gallon. Categories: Digital…

Restaurant Week
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Grab a bite! It’s Restaurant Week

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to grab a bite this weekend, you can check out ‘Restaurant Week’. The event gives you a chance to sample all the different menus right here in the Midlands, try specials and get discounts at participating restaurants. Many of the restaurants have online ordering and take out availability. To see a list of…