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Clyburn Presser
Local News, Politics

Congressman Clyburn hosting Town Hall Tour in Columbia

The town hall is Wednesday, July 14th at 6 pm at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Happening this week, Congressman James Clyburn will host a “Help is Here Town Hall Tour”. Clyburn says he will use the tour to discuss child tax credit payments and affordable care. The town hall is Wednesday, July 14th at 6 pm at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center. Clyburn will also partner with local community health centers to…

Airport Art
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Art at the Airport Exhibit featured at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Columbia Metropolitan Airport unveils newest art, as part of an airport exhibit to feature local artists
Crysty Vaughan, ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is new art in the airport. This week the Columbia Metropolitan Airport unveiled its newest art, as part of an airport exhibit series featuring several local artists throughout the year. Artist Sonya Diimmler is the third of four ‘Art in the Airport’ featured artists. Her exhibit is now up to welcome travellers. The paintings will be on…

Richland Co Burial
Local News

Richland County Coroner’s Office holds Public burial

Ten residents given proper burial with the help of the Richland County Coroner's Office
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ten residents in Richland County were laid to rest Sunday. They were given a goodbye and burial with the help of the Richland County Coroner’s Office. The public memorial service is for those whose families could not afford burial or for those who did not have any next of kin. The service was held at the Richland County…

Prisma Vax
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Prisma Health operating mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites in the Midlands

Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Prisma Health is offering numerous ways to gain access to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to a release, the Prisma Mobile Health units will host weekly vaccination sites in addition to special venues with community partners in the Midlands. Here is a look at the latest sites:   Tuesday, July 13, 3–7 p.m.: Good Samaritan Clinic, 7915 Old Percival Rd.,…

Gas Issues
Local News

Gas Prices continue to spike in SC and across Nation

Prices at the Pump on the way up across the Nation
Crysty Vaughan,

ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices keep going up. Here in the Midlands drivers are paying an average of $2.80 a gallon. Gas prices in Columbia are nearly 5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. According to AAA, the national average has soared to around $3.14 a gallon. AAA reports with crude oil prices likely to continue…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Tips to ward off Mosquitoes this Summer from SC DHEC

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has tips to help prevent bites from mosquitoes
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Summer brings fun in the sun and those pesky mosquitoes. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has tips to help prevent bites from mosquitoes. “As warm weather arrives and people encounter more mosquitoes,  protecting yourself from bites becomes more important,” said Dr. Chris Evans, State Public Health Entomologist with DHEC’s Bureau of Environmental Health…

Airport Art
Local News

Local Living: Art at the Airport, Women’s Fair

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. There is new art on display at the airport. This week, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport unveiled its newest art as part of an airport exhibit series featuring local artists throughout the year. Artist Sonya Diimmler’s exhibit is now up and located in the walkway near…

Hs Hot Car Device
Local News, National News, News, Trending

H.S. student creates device to prevent children from being left in hot cars

The device will send an alert to the driver if the child is forgotten in the car, having a reaction to the heat
ABC Columbia Staff, CNN,

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- DHEC is reminding anyone who takes care of young children or animals to look before you lock. Officials say parked cars can quickly become dangerous during south carolina’s hot summer months. Since 1998,  DHEC says, there have been 20 deaths in hot cars in South Carolina, most recently last week in Spartanburg. officials recommend putting something in your…

Shop Road Shooting Selection
Local News, News, Richland

Police investigate shooting that leaves one injured on Shop Road

Authorities are asking for tips from anyone who may have seen something
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital. According to the Sheriff’s Department deputies were dispatched to the cheap way gas station on Shop Road in Columbia around 6:20 this evening. When deputies arrived on scene, the victim who had been shot in the lower body, was already in…