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USC students raising $75K for Wendy’s employee who lost home in fire

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A group of USC  students are helping raise money for a Wendy’s employee who lost everything in a house fire. The fundraiser, Mission:Malcolm, was created to support beloved Wendy’s employee Malcolm Coleman. Coleman works at the restaurant across frm USC’s business school. “He is known for being super upbeat, always wants to talk to everybody, and knows their order…

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett talks about his ‘It’s Alive!’ exhibit at CMA

If you're into horror films, especially classics like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein,' then you'll love the latest exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re into horror films, especially classics like ‘Dracula’ or ‘Frankenstein,’ then you’ll love the latest exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art. ‘It’s Alive!’ showcases over 100 pieces from the private collection of Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist in the band Metallica. Hammett said he’s been growing his collection for the past 35 years. “I’ve always…

Gas Prices drop in wake of Coronavirus Outbreak

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Coronavirus outbreak has lowered gas prices across the country.  Analysts say it is due to a global drop in demand for oil. We checked it out, and according to Gas Buddy, prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen nearly 10 cents in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.08…

DHEC: No confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Carolina as of Thursday

DHEC presented the most recent results to members of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the number of people who have come down with coronavirus continuing the rise, there are still no confirmed cases in South Carolina as of Thursday Officials with the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) spoke with members of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee Thursday morning to tell them people should not panic. DHEC officials…

SC Senate passes Education Overhaul Bill

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The state’s Education Overhaul Bill is headed to the House. The South Carolina Senate has given final approval to a massive education overhaul plan. The bill would increase access to four year old kindergarten across the state, provide need based scholarships to technical colleges, and establishes a teachers’ bill of rights. Supporters say this is a big…

New Brewery coming to Columbia’s Bull Street District

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announced it has signed a lease

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announced it has signed a lease in the BullStreet District in downtown Columbia. According to officials, the brewery is expected to feature an on-site brewing facility, with seating for about 250 people. Iron Hill Brewery &  Restaurant will also feature a bar area, dining room, and outdoor dining space. Iron Hill Columbia…

Prisma Health set to acquire Kershaw Health and Providence Health

Prisma Health is set to take over Kershaw Health in Camden, and Providence Health in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is set to take over Kershaw Health in Camden, and Providence Health in Columbia. In a release Thursday, Prisma Health and LifePoint Health officials announced that they have signed an agreement for Prisma Health–Midlands to acquire Kershaw Health and Providence Health. Officials say the additions will allow Prisma Health–Midlands to continue to enhance the health…