Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Remembering a man who truly marched to his own beat. According to his wife, Columbia native John Blackwell died Tuesday at 43. The former Prince drummer was diagnosed with brain tumors last year. In addition to Prince, Blackwell also performed with Patti Labelle and Cameo, among others. Categories: Entertainment News, Local News, News, Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A record number of travelers are hitting the road home this July 4th. According to Triple-A more than 630,000 South Carolinians were expected to travel more than 50 miles between Saturday and Wednesday. Experts say the increase in travelers is due to the lower gas prices, among the lowest in 12 years on Independence Day. Categories: Local…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- For nearly six decades, the community in the Town of Gilbert has celebrated the peach. Once known as a town for harvesting the fruit, Gilbert residents now say the festival is a fun way to get everyone in the area involved. “We’ve got three or four generations that have worked with the peach festival so that’s what…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Many people are spending July 4th outside and one of the more popular spots is Lake Murray. Officers of many different agencies have stepped up patrols ensuring the waterways are safe. Out on the water, everyone is looking to have a lot of fun on the long holiday weekend, but the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The patriotic sounds of the 246th Army Band rang out during the July 4th holiday weekend. Monday night the band played to a crowd at the Lexington Icehouse Ampitheater. The patriotic tunes had folks dancing and enjoying the celebration of Freedom. Fireworks topped off the free event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: United States Army
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are using the day as a way to honor those who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department honored the life of Deputy Ryan Rawl with a Memorial Crossfit…
ABC News’ Becky Worley brings tips on how to maximize your savings during this holiday weekend with a roundup of this year’s best promotions.
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Celebrating Independence Day usually comes with seeing fireworks. ABC Columbia got to explore what it takes to pull off a professional fireworks show. “We’re known for the fireworks so it should be a great one,” Owner of Lexington County Blowfish. Bill Shanahan said. Before the fireworks can take off into the sky, hundreds of shells have to be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for Fireworks. In Newberry, the stage is set for the Law Enforcement Officers’ Fireworks Spectacular. According to the Newberry County Sheriff, the gates at Mike Ware Field on the campus of Newberry High School will open at 6pm with blow up rides, food, and music provided my Nick Brown. Fireworks are expected to begin around 9:00pm. The Fireworks…
