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UBER and MADD send holiday reminder that there’s never a reason to drive impaired

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With thousands still on the road traveling to their destination, rideshare and non-profits are teaming up to make sure you know there’s never a reason to get behind the wheel after drinking. UBER and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) tell ABC Columbia News, “The choice should be a no brainer and effortless to choose any other…

Santa visits Prisma Children’s Hospital on Christmas Eve, thanks to some local firefighters

For nine years, the Columbia Fire Department has brought Santa on Christmas Eve to say hi to the kids that won't be home for Christmas.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday night, Santa will visit boys and girls around the world. But before he slides down their chimneys, he made one special stop to the Prisma Health Children’s Hospital Midlands. For nine years, the Columbia Fire Department has brought Santa on Christmas Eve to say hi to the kids that won’t be home for Christmas….

Noon Year’s Eve at Edventure Children’s Museum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Children can get in on the fun of a New Year’s countdown this year. Edventure Children’s Museum is hosting a Noon New Year’s countdown.called ‘Noon Year’s Eve’. The event features live music, a juice box toast, and a countdown to Noon. The party takes places from 10am-2pm. Noon Year’s Eve is free with museum admission! Click here…

Gas prices up slightly during holiday travel

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you’re hitting the road this holiday, get ready to dig down a little deeper to get where you’re going. South Carolina drivers are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon, according to AAA which is almost a quarter more more than this time last year. ABC Columbia scouted out prices and found gas ranging from…

SC roads rated as top 10 most deadly on Christmas

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — During the holiday season law enforcement want to remind you to take your time on the roads and highways. According to data from the the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration compiled by the web site part catalog dot com South Carolina is among the most dangerous states to drive in during the holidays. The data shows…

Woman accused of forging more than 13k dollars in checks from employer

Image: OCSO Orangeburg,SC — A Clarendon County woman accused of forging more than $13,000 dollars worth of checks from a former Santee employer has been arrested. According to authorities,  33 year old Meagan Cheek faces third degree Burglary, two counts of Breach of Trust with Fraudulent Intent, five counts of Forgery, and one count of Petit Larceny. Officials tell ABC…