(Image: Reis & Irvy) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The Capital city is going hi-tech when it comes to at least one of your services. Organizers say you can now enjoy a cool treat, but once you get to the check out counter don’t expect to get any human interaction. Just you, robots and of course, your choice of yogurt. The…
It may not be the Nathan’s Original contest, and Joey Chestnut may not be in the studio, but the GMC Team met with Bill Shanahan, owner of the Lexington Blowfish to learn about the big Fourth of July game and fireworks show. That was only the first part of the story, however, as he brought with him about 1,000…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The PICK ME! SC event is set to take place at local animal shelters. According to organizers, the event is sponsored by the Petco Foundation and organized by No Kill South Carolina. The goal is to save 1,500 lives through adoptions in just one weekend. Most shelters are…
(image: Lexington County Peach Festival) GILBERT, SC (WOLO) — Get your appetite ready, because it is time for the Lexington County Peach Festival! The one-day family-friendly festival is an event organizers say is perfect for all ages! This year the fun is taking place on the 4th of July. Members of the community can come out and celebrate the holiday,…
A full day of fun will kick off tomorrow for the 4th of July holiday, as the Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert will be happening.
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) The United States Flag is our most iconic symbol of freedom, and as we collectively celebrate on the fourth, there are few rules that we all need to keep in mind. Pamela Eyring from the Protocol School of Washington explains some of the key protocols when displaying Old Glory. If you plan to fly an American flag…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you plan on lighting up fireworks on the 4th, experts remind you to be safe. Prisma Health Children’s Hospital is offering some safety tips for families to keep their kids safe. Leave fireworks to the experts and plan on attending a public display. Skip the sparklers, kids arms aren’t long enough to hold them far away enough…
The fallout from the two deadly 737 Max crashes are effecting more than just Boeing. American Airlines says its had to cancel flights from Dallas to Oakland because the plane that flies that route is in high demand since the 737 Max is off the market. Domestic airlines have canceled hundreds of daily flights, but American is the first to…
(photo: CNN/Nike) (CNN) — Nike is yanking a new sneaker before it was set to hit store shelves Monday. The “Air Max One Quick Strike Fourth of July” will not be sold after former NFL player Colin Kaepernick complained about the design. The $140 dollar sneaker features an early version of the American Flag that was originally designed by Betsy…
SOUTH CONGAREE SC (WOLO)–Watching the lights and hearing the “booms” of fireworks is a staple of a 4th of July celebration, but as pretty as they are to watch and hear, they cause thousands of injuries every year as we celebrate America’s Birthday. Mike and Ruthie Hughes from Discount Fireworks Store in Cayce and South Congaree offer several safety ideas….
