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Millions Expected To Travel This Holiday Season

Over One Million Expected to Travel in South Carolina

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The holidays are here and busier than ever. This year, AAA expects over 103 Americans to travel between December 23rd and January 2nd.  1.4 million South Carolinians are expected to travel this season. Experts say lower gas prices may be behind the uptick. Whether you are driving or flying this holiday season, experts say it’s best to…

How a tiger made difference to amazing atheletes

The Tigerman's one-man effort to make a difference for the Special Olympics

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – There is just something rewarding about being an athlete – you work hard to become as skilled as you can, and compete against others who have done the same thing.  The spirit of competition, pride in competing hard, and even the endorphin rush are universal, regardless of the sport, position, or disability. The Special Olympics have…

Honor the Dream Drive Ends Thursday

Food Drive Underway to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS) — The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive held by the City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation will end on Thursday, December 22. The food drive is held each year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community service. Donations will…

Suspect Arrested in Garbage Body Case

SALUDA, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say they have charged a man with killing a Ridge Spring woman whose body was found at a trash dump in Edgefield County. Saluda County Sheriff John Perry said in a news release that 46-year-old Kincaid Mitchell of Ridge Spring was arrested Friday. Perry didn’t say what led investigators to Mitchell or how Nancy Lott…