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Local Living: Prime Time in the Parks and Guardians of the Night K9 5K

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Local Living is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, it’s time for Prime Time in the Parks. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free teen nights for Columbia’s youth. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that provides a fun and safe environment for youth ages 13-18 years old….

Joe Cunningham set to announce Lt. Governor selection Monday

Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham announcement

Joe CunninghamImage: Matt Perron/ABC Columbia COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham is set to announce his pick for Lieutenant Governor. Cunningham’s campaign says they are hosting a kickoff event to announce his selection for Lieutenant Governor on Monday, August 1, at 5:30pm in Greenville. On Thursday, Republican Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette officially filed for re-election with Governor Henry…

SC Sales Tax Holiday- what you need to know

The 2022 Tax Free Weekend takes place Friday, August 5, through Sunday, August 7

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Get ready to save on back to school shopping. The Sales Tax Weekend is August 5, 2022- August 7, 2022. According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, items like school supplies, clothing and computers can be purchased tax free during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday. The 2022 Tax Free Weekend takes place Friday, August…

Food Truck Fridays underway in Columbia

The City is hosting Food Truck Fridays

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Get ready to grab a bite to eat. The City of Columbia is hosting Food Truck Fridays, July 29. You can visit the food trucks from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2300 Bull Street. According to officials,  “Food Truck Fridays was started to showcase some of the great businesses and great food in our city.  I’m…

Annual SC GOP Silver Elephant Gala set for Friday, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Speaker

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy will serve as the guest speaker

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The annual Silver Elephant Gala is set for Friday July 29. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy will serve as the guest speaker at the South Carolina Republican Party’s annual Silver Elephant Gala. The 55th annual GOP gathering is the longest running party event in the state.   .@GOPLeader and future Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is…