COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Filling up at the pump for all that Black Friday shopping? Gas prices have dropped and will continue to drop. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina have dropped 27 cents over the past month, and prices are expected to continue to drop. Drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.32. The national gas average is $2.62,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A lot of people travel to visit family during the holiday season. This year is expected to be record breaking for Thanksgiving air travel. Employees at Columbia Metropolitan airport say that they’ve seen a steady stream of travelers for the holiday. According to the TSA, the previous record for air travel was set back in 2005. Categories: Local…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to take a break from the shopping, the South Carolina State Museum has a deal for you. The Museum is gearing up for the holiday season with holiday shows. According to officials, new this year, guests will have an opportunity to see The Polar Express 4D Experience free with a new Black Friday…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are out shopping, stop by an ‘Angel Tree’ and become an ‘Angel’ this Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project. The Angel Tree features the names of children in the Midlands who may not have a visit from Santa without your help. Just grab a name off the tree,…
According to officials, a water main break on Main St. and Whaley St. shut down roads in the area.
Black Friday deals are here but before you shop ‘till you drop, you may be thinking about ways to give back to the community.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Right now you may be finishing up turkey dinner. but some folks are already out shopping. Every year Black Friday hours change and seem to come earlier and earlier, and customers don’t seem to mind. Shoppers are already taking advantage of the deals, many say the earlier the better. At Hamricks stores and JCpenney the doors were…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —As so many of you enjoy family and a good helping of Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing…. There are others here in the midlands who would go without…if not for the help of area churches and hundreds of volunteers. Every year Saint Peter’s Catholic Church and Columbia’s First Baptist get together to serve the homeless and the hungry…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– November is ‘Senior’ pet month and the City of Columbia Animal Services is offering up a special deal. Officials say during the month of November all adoption fees will be waived for all dogs and cats that are 5 years and older. All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming WHAT: Adopt a Senior…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You an expect some local travel changes due to the holidays. The COMET Transit services will not be in operation Thanksgiving. The COMET also announced a schedule change for Friday. On November 23, the COMET will be operating on its Saturday schedule for Black Friday. There will be no service on Routes 46, 47, 52X, 53X, 62 and…
