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Black Friday brings lower gas prices

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Filling up at the pump for all that Black Friday shopping? Gas prices have dropped and will continue to drop.  According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina have dropped 27 cents over the past month, and prices are expected to continue to drop. Drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.32. The national gas average is $2.62,…

Flying this Holiday? Columbia Metro Airport ready for travel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A lot of people travel to visit family during the holiday season. This year is expected to be record breaking for Thanksgiving air travel. Employees at Columbia Metropolitan airport say that they’ve seen a steady stream of travelers for the holiday. According to the TSA, the previous record for air travel was set back in 2005. Categories: Local…

State Museum offering Black Friday Specials for Holiday Weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to take a break from the shopping, the South Carolina State Museum has a deal for you. The Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with holiday shows. According to officials, new this year, guests will have an opportunity to see The Polar Express 4D Experience free with a new Black Friday…

Be an Angel, Check out the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Give

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are out shopping, stop by an ‘Angel Tree’ and become an ‘Angel’ this Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project. The Angel Tree features the names of children in the Midlands who may not have a visit from Santa without your help. Just grab a name off the tree,…

Customers eager to jump start Black Friday shopping

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Right now you may be finishing up turkey dinner. but some folks are already out shopping. Every year Black Friday hours change and seem to come earlier and earlier, and customers don’t seem to mind. Shoppers are already taking advantage of the deals, many say the earlier the better. At Hamricks stores and JCpenney the doors were…

Area churches feed those in need for Thanksgiving

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —As so many of you enjoy family and a good helping of Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing…. There are others here in the midlands who would go without…if not for the help of area churches and hundreds of volunteers. Every year Saint Peter’s Catholic Church and Columbia’s First Baptist get together to serve the homeless and the hungry…