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Only one thing on mind of South Carolina’s Beamer: Beat Clemson

First-year South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has had the same message driven home nearly each day since taking the job last December: Beat Clemson.

Be an Angel: Salvation Army Trees in area malls, locations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tis the season to be an Angel. You have the chance to make the holidays special for a child in need this year. You can stop by the Salvation Army's Angel Tree located at the Columbiana Centre…

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 across the state and a few clinics on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and…

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed to do some Holiday shopping, stop by one of the familiar Red Kettles and drop in some change. This week the Salvation Army…

Consumer News: Retail Sales up, Shoppers expected to spend this season

CNN- In consumer news, Is early shopping the new Black Friday? And are online sales taking people from the stores? Vanessa Yurkevich has the answers.

Local Living: After Turkey Day Trot and Seasonal Lights

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. You can burn some calories for a good cause after your Thanksgiving dinner. The Shandon Neighborhood Council is having their Turkey Trot and Burn 5K Friday…

Tis the season: Angel Trees up across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you want to be a secret Santa for a Midlands child this year, you can stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree. Angel Trees are up at Columbiana Centre in…

BACK ON THE RISE: State health officials urge South Carolinians to exercise caution over Thanksgiving break as COVID cases increase

“I don’t want to hit the panic button but we are strongly encouraging South Carolinians to continue the safety protocols that helped us drive the numbers down from that high point back in September," Traxler said.

Thanksgiving feast for soldiers at Fort Jackson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Fort Jackson's Army Drill Sergeant Academy candidates enjoyed quite the feast today. The men and women make sacrifices to serve and protect including being away from their…

Local Living: Christmas Lights on the River and Turkey Trots

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. You can burn some calories for a good cause before your Thanksgiving dinner. The 17th Annual Turkey Day 5K…

Consumer News: The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner

CNN- In Consumer news, It may cost you more to put that turkey and all those sides on the table for Thanksgiving. One survey says prices range from 5 to 14 percent more. John…

Gas prices could still be high for the holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are hitting the road for the holiday, gas prices are still high, but they could soon go down. According to columbiagasprices.com, Columbia is averaging $3.02 a gallon. That is $1.20 more expensive than this time…

SC Highway Patrol on the roads to keep you safe this Holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Holiday travel is underway, on the roads and in the air. If you are hitting the road- expect heavy traffic. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, you could see heavily…

Suspect vehicle wanted for fatal hit and run on Two Notch Road

Highway Patrol needs your help to find a suspect in a hit and run that killed a pedestrian last week on Two Notch Road.

VANISHED WITHOUT A TRACE: Missing Columbia man's family asks for answers on 7-year anniversary of his disappearance

Now, Dana says she believes her brother is no longer alive. She says he would have reached out to his family and added that disappearing would be out of character.

Thanksgiving travel safety reminders from S.C. Highway Patrol

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - You can expect to see a significant increase of traffic in the Midlands starting tomorrow, this is according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The agency will be…

Local Living: 17th Annual Turkey Day 5K, drive-thru lights at Saluda Shoals Park and more!

UofSC students hand out sweet treats for "Pie Day"

University of South Carolina students handed out some sweet treats on campus today for "Pie Day"

Going into Thanksgiving, Columbia gas prices more than $1 up from this time last year

Added to the holiday travel headaches, sky high gas prices.

Columbia man sentenced after pleading guilty to ammunition charge

According to Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina M. Rhett DeHart, a Columbia man was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of ammunition.