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Prices at the pump down in the Midlands ahead of New Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is some relief for drivers this week, prices at the pump are down. Gas prices in Columbia have dropped nearly two cents in the last week. Drivers are paying an average $2.87 a gallon , according to Gas Buddy. The national average has fallen 4 cents a gallon, it now stands at $3.25 a gallon. Categories: Local…

DHEC, City of Columbia hosting free vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics over the next two weeks. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, Drew Wellness Center, 2101…

Consumer News: Tips to Be Smart with Your Money

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial. Tips to Be Smart with Your Money Today, we’re bringing you helpful financial advice about several important categories of financial wellness: savings, credit, auto loans, budgeting, and protecting yourself from scams. Tips to be smart with your money: Savings “I live by the motto ‘pay…

Columbia Home for the Holidays pet adoption special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can adopt a furry friend this holiday season! Columbia Animal Services is hosting a ‘Home for the Holidays’ pet adoption special. Now through December 31, you can adopt a cat or dog for $25. Columbia Animal Services reminds you that bringing a pet home is a commitment, and to make sure your home is ready for your…

Search continues for missing kayaker on Lake Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina Department of Natural Resources continues the search for a 20-year-old kayaker missing on Lake Carolina since Christmas. SCDNR has not identified the missing person but family members tell ABC Columbia News he is a college student home on break. Lashae Wallace says her brother Theron Wallace is the missing kayaker.  “We’re just trying to…

Local Living: Concerts coming to Colonial Life Arena

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, music lovers listen up. Colonial Life Arena announced two upcoming concerts. On Friday, February 4, 2022 Hip Hop legend Master P brings his ‘No-Limit Reunion Tour to Columbia. Tickets go on sale this Friday on line, click here https://www.ticketmaster.com/ On January 21, 2022 multi-platinum selling Country Artists ‘Alabama’ will perform at…

New Mayor, Columbia City council to be sworn in Jan. 4

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s new leadership team will be sworn in next year. City of Columbia officials announced Mayor-elect Daniel Rickenmann and three new council members will be sworn in Tuesday, January 4 at 4 p.m. The swearing in ceremony will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Categories: Local News, Richland Tags: City of Columbia,…

Man dead after early Sunday morning shooting in Richland County.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – One man is dead after an early Sunday morning shooting in Richland County. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to reports of a shooting at 2051 Blythewood Crossing Lane around 1:30 a.m.  Investigators say when deputies arrived they found a man lying on the floor outside of an apartment who’d been shot in…

One man dead after a shooting on Christmas day

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – One man is dead after a shooting on Christmas day in Lugoff. According to the Kershaw Sheriff’s Office, at around 8:20 p.m. deputies were called to a shooting on Horsehead Lane. The Kershaw County Coroner David West identified the victim as Jerry Lee “Bubba” Trimnal, Jr. Investigators say the suspects are two black males who…