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AAA predicts travel will be lowest in more than decade due to pandemic

The travel agency says that less people are traveling during the coronavirus pandemic

ABC Columbia travel Columbia, SC (WOLO) — AAA forecasts that the way Americans will take 700 million trips simply by looking gauging economic factors in addition to the reopening of many states around the country. AAA says the number of people deciding to take a trip regardless of how they get there, is down nearly 15% when compared to those…

Public health experts target early 2021 for when COVID-19 vaccines could be ready

Several companies are getting ready to test their vaccines on thousands of people

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, several companies are fast-tracking vaccines to be ready as soon as next year. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified to Congress Tuesday saying some vaccines could get through testing and have millions of doses ready to be administered…

More than 2 dozen State Fair events canceled

Will SC State Fair follow suit or proceed with activities for 2020

(ABC News) — Summer is here, and the global coronavirus pandemic has changed, delayed or caused the cancelation of several events. Some organizations are even looking further ahead to make decisions about things scheduled in the fall of 2020. Like returning to school and state fairs annually held across the country. Earlier this week, the South Carolina State Fair announced…

Process underway for official Black Lives Matter chapter in SC

The 'I Can't Breathe' SC group that organized the first protests in downtown Columbia following the death of George Floyd, is now transitioning to an official chapter of Black Lives Matter.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The ‘I Can’t Breathe’ SC group that organized the first protests in downtown Columbia following the death of George Floyd, is now transitioning to an official chapter of Black Lives Matter. “It’s 2020, and a movement starts with a hashtag,” said Lawrence Nathaniel, founder of both Black Lives Matter SC (BLM SC) and I Can’t Breathe SC….

Soda City Market to reopen with restrictions

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A popular event in downtown Columbia on Saturday mornings is set to return this weekend. On its Facebook page, organizers announced the Soda City Market will re-open on Main St. this Saturday. Thursday the market posted a lengthy list of suggestions and changes they say will keep shoppers and vendors safe. SODA CITY RE-OPENING GUIDELINES FOR VENDORS  …