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President Trump approves Gov. McMaster’s request for Dorian federal aid

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — President Donald Trump has approved Governor Henry McMaster’s request for federal aid following hurricane Dorian. The federal aid will be used across 11 coastal counties to supplement emergency work and replace damaged facilities. The federal emergency management agency’s public assistance program helps reimburse local governments, state agencies, and private non-profit organizations for certain expenses they have…
Health, Local News

What men should know about Prostate cancer health

ABC Columbia Staff,

(image: Prisma Health) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  We are coming up up on the end of Prostate Cancer Awareness month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the information you need to know year round. Prisma Health is trying to keep men in the know by giving them tips they can use to stay aware of your prostate and how…
Local News

Local Living: Food Truck Rodeo!

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can round up some good grub for a good cause Tuesday night at the Epworth Children’s Home ‘Food Truck Rodeo’. Food trucks from across the midlands will be at Epworth from  5pm-8pm Tuesday night. The Food Truck Rodeo will be held off Millwood Avenue in the 2900 block. Admission is free but donations will be accepted….
Local News, News

Authorities: Recent motorcycle accidents reinforce importance of sharing the road

More people have died in motorcycle collisions this year than at this point in 2018
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As the weather gets cooler outside, more people are going for a ride on their motorcycles. However, authorities say it’s important to not put safety in the rear view mirror. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) says that more people have died as a result of motorcycle collisions (94) than at this point last…
Entertainment News, Local News

Local Living: Comedy tour headed to Colonial Life Arena and Movie Review

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From a new comedy tour stop at Colonial Life Arena to a Monday movie review, our Crysty Vaughan takes a look at ‘Local Living’ in the Midlands. are you in the mood to laugh? Comedian Jeff Dunham announced he’ll be bringing his “JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY!?” international tour to Colonial Life Arena.  Dunham will be bringing his tour to Columbia…