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Cunningham Campaign Selection
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Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham to hold campaign kick off event in Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham will hold a campaign kickoff event Tuesday in Columbia. The former U.S. Representative will meet with supporters at the River Rat Brewery at 6pm. Cunningham will face activist Gary Votour in the Democratic primary. The winner of that race will go on to face South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster in November….

Cincodemayo
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Columbia Animal Services hosting ‘Cinco de Mayo’ Pet Adoption Special

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a special pet adoption this week. According to organizers with Columbia Animal Services, they are hosting adoption specials during the week of Cinco de Mayo, with the special promotional price of $5 per pet. WHEN: May 3-7, 2021 WHERE: 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC 29209 For more information click here https://www.columbiasc.net/animal-services/adoption Categories: Local News…
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Midlands Gives kicks off online giving challenge for local non-profits

The annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off Tuesday, May 4 with 18 hours of online giving
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The time for you to give back to Midlands Non Profits is almost here. The annual ‘Midlands Gives’ kicks off  Tuesday, May 4 with 18 hours of online giving. The online fundraiser helps support over 450 non-profit groups across the Midlands. Due to the Coronavirus, many organizations are in greater need of your help, say organizers. According…

Hail In Lexington
Local News, Todays Forecast

The Midlands sees severe weather, wind and hail

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday afternoon brought severe weather to the Midlands. Tornado watches and warnings were issued across numerous counties. Severe Thunderstorms brought, rain, wind and even hail into some parts of Newberry, Richland and Lexington counties. ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan grabbed this video of hail coming down in Lexington County near the Lake Murray Dam Monday, shortly after 4pm. In…

Gas Prices Rising
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Gas Prices on the rise as we head into Summer Season

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are filling up at the pump, gas prices are rising…again. Right now in the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $2.54 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. Prices in Columbia are up nearly a nickel from last week. The national average is $2.89 a gallon. According to Gas Buddy, prices will surge as we…
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Kershaw County School District cancels after school extracurricular activities for Monday

Crysty Vaughan,

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)– Monday afternoon the Kershaw County School District announced all after school extracurricular activities are canceled. According to the District, due to a Tornado Watch in effect until 7 p.m. , all Kershaw County School District after school extracurricular activities are canceled.  Be Great Academy and afternoon tutoring services will still take place. Categories: Kershaw, Local News…

Nws
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Tornado Watch issued for parts of Midlands of SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The National Weather service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of South Carolina until 7pm Monday. According to the NWS , now is the time to ensure you have multiple ways of receiving warnings as ingredients are in place for severe weather. This includes strong to severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. Showers and storms will begin…

Dhec Sun
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DHEC: 398 new Coronavirus cases and 4 additional deaths reported in South Carolina

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, on Monday, announced 398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. DHEC also reported 4 additional confirmed deaths from Coronavirus. According to health officials, the percent positive was 4.3% Health officials say this brings the state’s total number of Coronavirus cases to 483,317. For a look at Monday’s Coronavirus cases…

Comet Covid
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Comet Bus System offering Free COVID-19 Vaccine at Transit Hub

The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, is partnering with Health Force, LLC, to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Comet Bus system, Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, is partnering with Health Force, LLC, to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations. You can get a shot at the COMET Central transit hub, which is located on the corner of Laurel and Sumter Streets. Hours of Operation Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays:          8:00 a.m.- noon and 2:00p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sundays:           10:00…

R1 Vaccinations
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Prisma Health moving COVID-19 vaccination site to Colonial Life Arena

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health will open a new COVID-19 vaccination site this week at Colonial Life Arena. The move, say officials, is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures. The site at Colonial Life Arena will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday May 5, 2021. The last day for the drive-thru site at Gamecock Park was May 1. Prisma…