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Gas Prices Fall in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen three cents per gallon in the past week, according to Gasbuddy. Drivers are paying an average $2.21/g , according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. On the national level, drivers are paying 1 cent per gallon less over the last week at $2.51/gallon. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on March…

City of Columbia Seeking Volunteers for Public Space Public Life Survey

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable,…

USC students use Spring Break to visit civil rights sites and give back

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Spring break is underway at the University of South Carolina (USC) and one group is touring a painful chapter of our nation’s past in hopes of creating a brighter future for tomorrow. Around 20 USC students and three faculty members are touring civil rights landmarks around the south to continue the work leaders began decades ago. “A…

Report: Staged crashes becoming problem in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Attorney General’s Office says staged crashes are becoming a major problem in South Carolina. The Post and courier reports the fake accidents resulted in 10 arrests in November in the Pee Dee area. Investigators say in total the claims involved more than $300,000 in insurance fraud. The report says suspects are going as far as…

Artist for ‘Requiem For Emanuel’ Speaks about Paintings

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Nine church members lost their lives to the convicted Charleston Church shooter nearly three years ago. The Artist who put the emotions of the tragedy into a series of paintings, Dr. Leo Twiggs, was at the State Museum  to discuss his current exhibit ‘Requiem for Mother Emanuel’. You can see the exhibit through April 29, 2018 at…

Man Charged, Accused of Trying to Smuggle Drugs into SC Prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina prison authorities have arrested a man they say was trying to smuggle drugs into a state prison. The Department of Corrections says Kadeem Laron Cobb was arrested Saturday and charged with trespassing on prison property, intent to distribute drugs and trying to bring contraband into a prison. Officials say Cobb had more than 40…