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UofSC hosts virtual 5K for ‘Friends of Fisher House’

The organization 'Friends of Fisher House' helps raise money for families of veterans

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lace up your shoes. The University of South Carolina is hosting a virtual 5-K event to help raise money for veterans. The 5-k runs this Friday November 6, 2020 through Sunday November 8, 2020. You can take part in a number of challenges like walking, running or you can ruck. Officials say those participating in the…

In the mood for pizza Brooklyn pie style? Stroll to Gervais Street.

A new locally owned pizza shop open on Gervais Street - The GMC Taste Test

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Opening a locally owned store these days is more of a gamble than ever, and when it comes to restaurants, a business with a large slope to climb, it is especially tough.  Doug Ames, however, decided to double down, and open 2 pizza shops since August.  According to Manager Gene Kolb, Ames’ Brooklyn Express Pizza is…

Tasty Tuesday: Chicken, Rice, Vegetable Quinoa Surprise in the Instant

Tyler Ryan and Mary Ann Keim mix it all up in the Instant Pot for a budget friendly family feeding dinner

  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – This week, we decided to build on a classic chicken and rice dinner by using some vegetables and quinoa that I had in the fridge, all prepared in Insty, my Instant Pot.  This meal is super easy, under $20, and makes a ton of food for the whole family.  Here is our take on Chicken…

DHEC: Who should get tested? Tips and Resources on COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department and Environmental control wants South Carolina residents to be vigilant in Coronavirus prevention. LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says if you are out and about in the community, around others, or not able to socially distance or wear a mask,  they do recommend you get tested at least once a…

Vote 2020: What SC voters need to know heading into Election Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and State Election officials want to make sure you have the information you need to cast a vote. Per the South Carolina Election Commission, there are some important deadlines. In Person Absentee Available at county elections offices through 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 2 Dates, times and location of county extension offices vary. Absentee by Mail…

Orangeburg schools begin Hybrid learning Monday

This new phase only impacts Middle, High School students and will not change students working vitrually full-time

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Starting Monday November 2, middle and high school students will return to face to face instruction with students split into smaller groups for hybrid learning. This is the second nine week grading period for Orangeburg schools and officials say they are ready to transition into a new phase of learning for some students who have been…

Scare up Halloween with a spooky outdoor movie

Enjoy a night out with the family and check out an outdoor showing of 'Hocus Pocus'

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Halloween is right around the corner, and while some may not feel comfortable allowing their children to take part in the typically door to door trick-o-treat experience because of the coronavirus, all is not lost. The Hampton – Preston Mansion and Gardens is hosting an outdoor movie night featuring the family friendly Halloween comedy ‘Hocus Pocus’….