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Spike in COVID cases in South Carolina

Today, DHEC reported a spike in COVID cases after the long holiday.ย This comes as at home covid testing kits are becoming difficult to find at stores and longer wait times at testing sites.ย 

Consumer News- Holiday Sales

CNN- In consumer news, shoppers apparently turned out in droves to grab up holiday deals. Mastercard released a new report showing u-s retail sales rose eight and half percent year-over-year between November 1…

Recycle your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)โ€“It's that time of year, Keep the Midlands Beautiful invites you to recycle your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens. From December 26-January 13, you can drop your Christmas treeย off at the following locations: Richland County Caughman…

USGS reports Fifth Earthquake near Elgin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A Fifth Earthquake, centered near Elgin, occurred early Wednesday. According to the USGS, the earthquake registered a 2.4 magnitude, centered near Elgin, SC. The quake occurred at 4:12 this morning…

Free rides home for New Year Eve revelers

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- You might have the best intentions for celebrating New Year's Eve this Friday but if you or your designated driver are unable to drive safely, you can still get a free ride home. K.W. Beverage and…

Government agrees to extend SNAP benefits

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- The more than 300-thousand households in South Carolina receiving emergency snap benefits will get those benefits for at least another month. A spokesperson for the Governor and President Biden announcing Tuesday the Palmetto state has been…

DHEC urges South Carolinians to get flu shot

Columbia, SC (WOLO)ย  -- The Department of Health and Environmental Control , (DHEC) is urging South Carolinians to get a flu shot. This is because health officials say the Flu and COVID-19 can…

DHEC, City of Columbia hosting free vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics over the next two weeks. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to…

Consumer News: Tips to Be Smart with Your Money

Columbia, SC (WOLO) โ€” Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you byย Grow Financial. Tips to Be Smart with Your Money Today, weโ€™re bringing you helpful financial advice about several important categories of financial wellness: savings, credit, auto loans,…

Columbia Home for the Holidays pet adoption special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย You can adopt a furry friend this holiday season! Columbia Animal Services is hosting a 'Home for the Holidaysโ€™ pet adoption special. Now through December 31, you can adopt a cat or dog for $25. Columbia Animal Services…

Local Living: Concerts coming to Colonial Life Arena

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living, music lovers listen up. Colonial Life Arena announced two upcoming concerts. On Friday, February 4, 2022 Hip Hop legend Master P brings his 'No-Limit Reunion Tour to Columbia. Tickets go on…

New Mayor, Columbia City council to be sworn in Jan. 4

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's new leadership team will be sworn in next year. City of Columbia officials announced Mayor-elect Daniel Rickenmann and three new council members will be sworn in Tuesday, January 4 at 4 p.m. The…

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