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Sen. Bernie Sanders visits HBCU Benedict College

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Senator Bernie Sanders visited Benedict College and answered questions from many college students. During his visit, Sanders spoke about many hot button topics, from ending the government shut down, to college affordability. The crowd asked questions regarding what to do about the government shutdown and how to ensure affordable healthcare. The Republican National Committee released a statement…

Gas prices on the rise in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You may have seen gas prices inch downward over the new year, but prices at the pump are once again rising. According to Gas Buddy, prices in the midlands are now 6.2 cents higher than last week. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $1.96 a gallon. The national average is $2.24, according to GasBuddy. Here is…

You can see the Oscars in February on ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (ABC NEWS)– We are gearing up for the Oscars right here on ABC Columbia. The Oscar nominations were announced this morning and ABC carried the exciting moment live. Kumail Nanjiani and Tracee Ellis Ross presented the nominations from Los Angeles on behalf of the “Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Aciences.” The nominees for best picture are:…