COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As many people spend more time at home during the pandemic, you may also notice, you’re eating more snacks! ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott spoke with a local dietitian about how to make healthier food choices. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: nutrition
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is set to host a tax free weekend. The state’s annual Tax Free holiday is set for August 7-9, 2020. During the weekend, certain items will be exempt from the state’s six percent sales tax. You can purchase everything from pencils and pens to backpacks some clothing, even computers. But remember, not everything is tax…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– There will be no festival gyros or souvlaki at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church this year. The 2020 Columbia Greek Festival has been cancelled because of the coronavirus. Image: Greek Festival.com/Facebook Organizers posted a message on the festival’s Facebook page : “As the health and well-being of our community, attendees, and volunteers are always a priority for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab that mask! Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia have launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC, campaign. The Mayor says the new public education/social engagement campaign is meant to encourage all citizens to protect themselves from potential exposure to COVID-19 by wearing protective face masks. According to officials, the #MaskUpColumbiaSC challenge gives Columbia citizens of all ages…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab that mask! Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin launched the #MaskUpColumbiaSC, campaign on Friday. The Mayor says the new public education/social engagement campaign is meant to encourage all citizens to protect themselves from potential exposure to COVID-19 by wearing protective face masks. According to officials, the #MaskUpColumbiaSC challenge gives Columbia citizens of all ages the chance to express…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning tax payers of a ‘tremendous increase’ in the amount of scams.
ABC Columbia’s resident movie expert Matt Perron gives us his take on the Broadway hit Hamilton. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get tested, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to host mobile testing clinics across the Midlands. Right now, there are more than 75 mobile Coronavirus testing events scheduled through the first of August. DHEC says there are 79 mobile testing events scheduled through August 1 with new testing…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Edventure Children’s Museum is set to reopen after closing its doors during the pandemic. Edventure will re-open Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Museum officials say there will be new safety, cleaning, and social distancing guidelines. All guests will be required to wear masks. Edventure hours will be Tuesday- Saturday 9:30AM to 5PM. You must reserve tickets in advance….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As more and more record cases of Coronavirus are reported in South Carolina, State health officials are sharing ways you can ‘help stop the spread’ of the coronavirus. On Saturday DHEC reported the first child death related to Coronavirus. “Today, we mourn the loss of one of our children to this virus. It is heart-wrenching to lose a…
