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Local artist turns heads with Cayce mural
The mural is located at 2018 State Street in Cayce
Cayce, SC (WOLO) — A new mural painted along the side of a building in the City of Cayce is turning some heads. Local artist Ija Charles is the young lady behind the art work she is calling ‘Cayce Wonders’. Ija says she initially created the artwork for last year’s South Carolina State Fair. You can even see the infamous…
Frequently asked COVID-19 related questions as schools resume
Here is a list of some of the most common questions parents, student have as they head back to class
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As many of you get ready to either go back to school or prepare to send your children back to in person instruction there are a lot of questions still looming out there are the coronavirus pandemic continues. The South Carolina Department of health and Environmental Control (DHEC) put together a list of some of the…
Monday Movie Review: Project Power
ABC Columbia's Matt Perron brings us a preview of the latest flick gone straight to streaming
Columbia, SC (ABC News) — Project Power, starring Jamie Foxx, Joseph Gordon Levitt and Dominique Fishback debuted on Netflix this weekend.ABC Columbia’ Matt Perron gives his take on the newly released action-thriller in his Monday Movie Review. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features
Sewing appears to be the new pandemic past time
The surge in sewing machines came after the demand for face masks left some making their own
(CNN) — While many businesses are struggling to stay afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic one industry is experiencing a sudden boom. Many people are taking up sewing as a way to fill their spare time brought on by the pandemic. sewing machine sellers are now scrambling to keep up with a surge in demand. A more obvious trigger for the…
Stationary COVID-19 test site hosted by Prisma Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is operating a stationary Coronavirus testing site in the Midlands, three times a week. ABC Columbia News was on hand August 8, for the first day of operation at the new site. It is located at the Department of Consumer Affairs Building at 2221 Devine Street. The tests will be conducted every Tuesday, Friday and…
Richland County Parks & Rec host Back to School Bash
Free supplies will be given away for the last two Fridays this month (while supplies lasts)
Image: Columbia Parks and Recreation Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Some Midlands students received free items needed to head back to class. Getting the laundry list of back to school supplies can often put parents in a bind. the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made that even more challenging this year. the Richland County Parks and Recreation Department is helping ease…
Five Points annual ‘sidewalk sale’ is back all weekend
grab your face mask and your wallet and get ready to shop until you drop
Image: Five Points Association ( @Facebook) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Five Points ‘Summer Sidewalk Sale’ is back this year. Starting today, Friday August 14 you can head down to the entertainment district and find some great deals on merchandise from some of your favorite businesses in the five points area. The deals kicked off at Midnight and will end…
Largest movie theater chain to reopen with $.15 cent ticket prices
If you are ready to get back in front of the big screen with a box of popcorn, you're in luck
(CNN) — AMC theaters is offering ticket prices you can’t refuse for its opening next week. The world’s largest movie theater chain will reopen more than 100 cinemas next Thursday with tickets priced at just 15 cents. AMC expects to reopen about 400 more of its 600 theaters by September 3rd. AMC closed all of its theaters in the United…
Richland County wants your input on plan to spend $2 million in federal aid
The county wants to use two grants from the Department of Housing and Urbn Development to address afforable housing
Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Thursday evening the Richland County Community Planning and Development Department held a public hearing to discuss how the county plans to spend more than two million dollars in federal aid. As of right now, the plan is to use two grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to address affordable housing needs throughout…
