Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its ‘Let’s Talk Race’ program. Next Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where speakers will address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country. The library says programs like these are…
Image: Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is working to make the summer heat a little more bearable for residents in need . Chief Terrance Green says for the last ten years they have been giving away box style fans for anyone in Town of Lexington that may not otherwise have access to one as…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are headed to get gas this week, you’ll notice prices are on the rise. According to AAA, prices jumped ten cents over last month. Drivers in the Midlands are now paying an average of $1.92 a gallon. Still, gas prices in Columbia are nearly sixty cents a gallon cheaper than the same time last year….
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
