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Cunningham Campaign Selection
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Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham in Columbia to hold campaign kickoff event

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happening Tuesday, Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold an evening campaign kickoff event in Columbia. Cunningham also announced he will be making an earlier stop Tuesday afternoon in Columbia The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic primary. The…

Gmc Humane Society
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The Humane Society and 479 other charities hope for warm hearts and the spirit of giving

The annual Midlands Gives campaign is running through midnight
Tyler Ryan,

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Today marks the Midland’s biggest gifting day of the year, a day appropriately named Midlands Gives! Midlands Gives began in 2014, and over the last eight years, has raised over $12.6 million for non-profits in the eleven Midlands counties, including  Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter. The event kicked off at…

Honoring Amenhotep
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland

Honoring Midlands teen found shot to death last week

Sanaa Amenhotep was reported missing April 5th, the 15 year old's body was discovered last Thursday
ABC Columbia Staff, Lindsey Goodwin,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- It was an emotional day for family and friends who gathered for a celebration of life in memory of 15 year old Sanaa Amenhotep. Three people have been arrested in connection to the teens kidnapping and death. While the investigation into what happened after Amenhotep left her home April 5th her Northeast home continues,  those who…

Cunningham Campaign Selection
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Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham to hold campaign kick off event in Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in Columbia. The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic primary. The winner of that race will go on to face South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster in November….

Cincodemayo
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Columbia Animal Services hosting ‘Cinco de Mayo’ Pet Adoption Special

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a special pet adoption this week. According to organizers with Columbia Animal Services, they are hosting adoption specials during the week of Cinco de Mayo, with the special promotional price of $5 per pet. WHEN: May 3-7, 2021 WHERE: 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 For more information click here https://www.columbiasc.net/animal-services/adoption Categories: Local News…
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Midlands Gives kicks off online giving challenge for local non-profits

The annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off Tuesday, May 4 with 18 hours of online giving
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The time for you to give back to Midlands Non Profits is almost here. The annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off  Tuesday, May 4 with 18 hours of online giving. The online fundraiser helps support over 450 non-profit groups across the Midlands. Due to the Coronavirus, many organizations are in greater need of your help, say organizers. According…

Hail In Lexington
Local News, Todays Forecast

The Midlands sees severe weather, wind and hail

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday afternoon brought severe weather to the Midlands. Tornado watches and warnings were issued across numerous counties. Severe Thunderstorms brought, rain, wind and even hail into some parts of Newberry, Richland and Lexington counties. ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan grabbed this video of hail coming down in Lexington County near the Lake Murray Dam Monday, shortly after 4pm. In…

Gas Prices Rising
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Gas Prices on the rise as we head into Summer Season

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are filling up at the pump, gas prices are rising…again. Right now in the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $2.54 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. Prices in Columbia are up nearly a nickel from last week. The national average is $2.89 a gallon. According to Gas Buddy, prices will surge as we…
Kershaw, Local News

Kershaw County School District cancels after school extracurricular activities for Monday

Crysty Vaughan,

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)– Monday afternoon the Kershaw County School District announced all after school extracurricular activities are canceled. According to the District, due to a Tornado Watch in effect until 7 p.m. , all Kershaw County School District after school extracurricular activities are canceled.  Be Great Academy and afternoon tutoring services will still take place. Categories: Kershaw, Local News…