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Gas Prices Fall in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen three cents per gallon in the past week, according to Gasbuddy. Drivers are paying an average $2.21/g , according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. On the national level, drivers are paying 1 cent per gallon less over the last week at $2.51/gallon. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on March…

City of Columbia Seeking Volunteers for Public Space Public Life Survey

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable,…

USC students use Spring Break to visit civil rights sites and give back

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Spring break is underway at the University of South Carolina (USC) and one group is touring a painful chapter of our nation’s past in hopes of creating a brighter future for tomorrow. Around 20 USC students and three faculty members are touring civil rights landmarks around the south to continue the work leaders began decades ago. “A…

Concert cut short after Tim McGraw collapses on stage

(WOLO) – Country star Tim McGraw collapsed during a performance over the weekend. McGraw cut his set short following the incident at a show in Dublin, Ireland. After about 20 minutes, McGraw’s wife, fellow country star Faith Hill, went on stage to inform concertgoers what happened saying he was dehydrated and wouldn’t be able to finish the show. McGraw and…

Report: Staged crashes becoming problem in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Attorney General’s Office says staged crashes are becoming a major problem in South Carolina. The Post and courier reports the fake accidents resulted in 10 arrests in November in the Pee Dee area. Investigators say in total the claims involved more than $300,000 in insurance fraud. The report says suspects are going as far as…

The Latest: Police say bombs caused both Austin blasts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Latest on deadly package bombings in Austin, Texas (all times local): 3 p.m. Austin’s police chief says package bombs caused both explosions in Texas’ capital city on Monday, making it three this month. Police Chief Brian Manley said at a news conference that the latest bombing injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman. Manley says investigators believe…