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Gas Prices Jump in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices are up two cents over the last week in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average $1.94 per gallon. According to Gas Buddy, over the last week gas prices have risen across the majority of the country. On the national front drivers are paying an average of $2.27 a gallon….

City of Columbia To Host Flood Recovery Meeting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City is working to help area neighborhoods still reeling from the October 2015 floods. Monday, the City of Columbia Community will host a Disaster Recovery Program Session. The event is for recovery assistance for those impacted by the October 2015 flood. Case managers are on hand to help discuss individual flooding issues and see who may qualify for…

Salvation Army Hosts Clothes for Kids Back to School Event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can help Midlands students get ready for back to school by donating clothes, shoes and supplies.  The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hosting its annual Clothes for Kids back to school event. Clothes for Kids is being held at Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Mall now through Sunday, August 6, during regular mall hours. According to organizers,…

Thousands Forced to Evacuate Outer Banks in NC Due to Huge Power Outage

ABC NEWS–By MORGAN WINSOR —  Thousands of tourists had to evacuate two islands along the hugely popular Outer Banks in North Carolina after a construction company caused a massive power outage.   The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative said in a press release that PCL Construction told the cooperative it had accidentally driven a steel casing into an underground electric transmission cable while…

ABC’S of Hunger -Your Chance to Donate Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday is your last chance to help with the ABC’S of Hunger campaign. Join ABC Columbia as we partner with area McDonald’s and Harvest Hope Food Bank to put food on the tables of hungry children and families. We have been teaming up to help provide much needed meals to children in the Midlands this summer. Here’s…

Columbia Police Make Arrest in Connection with Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police have arrested a 33 year old in connection with an overnight shooting. Columbia Police say they have charged 33-year-old Clayton Bernard Madison with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime.  Police say Madison argued and fought with another man around 3:00 a.m. at the Woodland Terrace Apartments located at 320 S. Beltline Boulevard….

Fan the Heat- How You Can Donate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There’s no getting around it, it’s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police wants to help by giving neighbors in need a way to Fan the Heat.  The Police Department is collecting A-C units and fans. If you’d like to help out, by donating, you can drop off your…

Guardians of the Night K-9, 5k Happening in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Lace up your shoes and get ready to the hit the ground running, for a good cause. It’s time for the annual Guardians of the Night K-9, 5K. The event is hosted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for everyone to enjoy. Richland County Deputies will take part in the event along with their K-9 partners. All the…