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Protestors vandalize Columbus statues on holiday citing slavery, genocide

(CNN) – Monday is Columbus Day but many communities across the country choose to celebrate the holiday as “Indigenous Peoples Day.” Calls to change the name of the holiday have led to protestors of Christopher Columbus to vandalize statues of the explorer. Statues across the country, like one in Rhode Island were covered in red paint, some with signs that…

Prices at the pump down this week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices in the Midlands have taken a dip this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price of a gallon of gas is down nearly 4 cents. Here in the midlands,  drivers are paying an average of $2.21 a gallon. The national average is much higher at $2.63 per gallon.. According to GasBuddy, the national average is up…

Monday night in Primetime

Columbia,m SC (WOLO) — make sure stay tuned into ABC Columbia as we kick off the week with some fancy footwork with ‘Dancing with the Stars’ at 8PM happening at the happiest place on earth among some of  at eight its dancing with the stars and this time the celebrities at the happiest place on earth. This time you’ll get…

State Fair strengthens security following Saturday’s stampeding incident

RCSD says no shots were fired Saturday night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Two nights after hundreds evacuated the South Carolina State Fair after hearing rumors of a potential shooting on fair grounds, fair officials are upping security to keep people safe. A larger number of Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were visible throughout the Fair Monday, and some fair attendees said there were longer lines to get through security….