COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are hitting the road and filling up at the pump, gas prices are on the rise. According to Gas Buddy, we’ve seen prices jump 8 cents per gallon in the last week. ABC Columbia scouted out prices from Main street to West Columbia. We found prices ranging from $2.51 to $2.55 a gallon. According to Gasbuddy,here…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A midlands hair stylist is giving the gift of confidence. On Saturday, Roger “Bad Boy Roy” Brasley hosted the 2018 Beauty and the Arts Expo at the Columbia Convention center. Brasley partnered with Lyrical Hair Care to give out free wigs to cancer survivors. “When you feel good and you look good it kid of goes hand and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Students from Kenya get an incredible opportunity and end up right here in Columbia. For nearly 6 years, the group Artists for Africa has brought kids from Kenya to Columbia, S.C. to fuel their love for dance. Coming from the third largest slum in the world, many of these dancers live without running water and electricity. Now,…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department have arrested two of the three suspects wanted in connection to a Home Depot robbery. Deputies have charged Antonio Franklin Cunningham Jr.,28, and Brandon Sherad Vereen 32, with shoplifting greater then $2,000. Both suspects have been transported to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center. The incident at the Home Depot on 7701…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for History Day at the South Carolina State Museum on Saturday, July 21. During the event you can discover how the museum collects artifacts and creates exhibits, meet historians, explore the museum behind-the-scenes and more. Here is the schedule from State Museum Officials: Daniel Ackermann, curator and furniture expert at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative…
The South Carolina Department of Employment releases promising numbers for the State’s jobless rate.
Branson, MO (WOLO) — Officials are still searching for tourists they say are lost after the tourist duck boat they wer riding on was overcome by strong weather causing the boat to capsize. As of Friday night authorities say at least 17 people are confirmed dead, including children aboard the water craft. Friday, the Company issued this statement via a…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office has joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, the Federal Trade Commission and charity regulators from every state in announcing “Operation Donate with Honor,” a crackdown against fraudulent charities that claim to help veterans and members of the armed services. “Today, charities regulators across America are standing up…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Three lion cubs at the Riverbanks Zoo officially have names! Nearly 14,000 people voted in an online poll and the results are in. The name with the most votes was “Amara” which is Nigerian for Grace. In second place, was “Asha” meaning life or lively in Swahili. Finally, “Zari,” which is another Swahili name, meaning Golden….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Fort Jackson officially welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major Friday (7/20). The Army training center welcomed Command Sergeant Major Jerimiah Gan in the change of responsibility ceremony. Gan’s position is similar to a chief operating officer. He will carry out policies and standards, as well as advise the “CEO” on all matters regarding the enlisted soldiers….
