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Demolition widens search at condo site, but storms threaten

Rescue crews work at the site of the collapsed Champlain Towers South condo building after the remaining structure was demolished Sunday, in Surfside, Fla., Monday, July 5, 2021. Many people are unaccounted for in the rubble of the building which partially collapsed June 24. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Stormy weather is hampering search efforts at the site…

Gas prices soar during Holiday

Here in the Midlands, drivers are paying around an average of $2.81 a gallon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are filling up this week, prices at the pump are up. The National average for gas has soared to an average of $3.13 a gallon. Here in the Midlands, drivers are paying around an average of $2.81 a gallon, according to AAA. Experts say the increase is due to the holiday weekend. You can track…

SC Congressman James Clyburn hosting Town Hall Tours in SC

South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn will kick off a "Help is Here Town Hall Tour" this week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn will kick off a “Help is Here Town Hall Tour” this week. Clyburn says he will use the tour to discuss the child tax credit payments and affordable care act. The tour will take place in communities in the Sixth Congressional District. The first town hall is tomorrow at 6pm in Ridgeland. Clyburn…

Local Living: State Fair entries and Local Farmer’s Market

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Local Living on ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. You can roll up your sleeve and help give the Gift of Life. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is inviting donors to join them at a Community Blood Drive Wednesday. It will take place on July 7th from 8-5 p.m. at 420 Hendrix Street in Lexington….

Busy Travel Day on South Carolina roadways

Holiday travel nearing records in SC and across the Nation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday evening the roads are expected to be congested as a record number of South Carolinians will be returning home from the holiday weekend. AAA says more than 635 thousand South Carolinians were expected to travel. Many heading home Monday night. That’s up more than 35% from last year, which was during the height of the pandemic….

Roll up your sleeve: Community Blood Drive in Lexington this week

Community Blood Drive Wednesday 420 Hendrix Street in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– You can roll up your sleeve and help give the Gift of Life. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is inviting donors to join them at a Community Blood Drive Wednesday. It will take place on July 7th from 8-5 p.m. at 420 Hendrix Street in Lexington. You can log on to the Red Cross for information on…

Columbia Police continue to investigate fatal shooting near Caughman Road

Police say investigators responded to fatal shooting around 5am Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning. According to Police, the fatal shooting happened in the Moores Creek community near Caughman Road. Police say investigators responded to Musgroves Mill Lane around 5am Monday. There is limited information at this time. The Richland County Coroner’s office is also investigating.      …

Lexington police searching for missing teen

Provided by LPD Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– UPDATE: The Lexington Police Department says Micah Longstreet returned home to his family.   Police in Lexington are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say 18 year old Micah Longstreet left his home on Cumberland Dr. Saturday morning and has not been seen or heard from since. Police say he is around 5’5” and…

Prisma Health closes Colonial Life Arena Vaccination site- New site to open at Prisma Health Richland

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health has closed the COVID-19 vaccination site at Colonial Life Arena. Prisma Health says a vaccination site will reopen at Prisma Health Richland Hospital on Wednesday. Officials say this site will be open from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Prisma says the move comes as there are numerous options for South Carolinians to get their shot. Those…