Crysty Vaughan

Gervais Street Bridge Dinner

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Talk about Dinner with a view and a great cause. If you didn’t get a chance to dine on the Gervais Street Bridge Sunday night, here’s your invite. The bridge was shut down Sunday and the white table cloths were set out, for charity and celebration. The second annual Gervais Street Bridge Dinner welcomed 200 First Responders and…

Community Prayer Vigil

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some area churches of different denominations are coming together for one message: Unity in the Community. Church leaders with the New Light Beulah Baptist church helped host a Community Prayer Vigil. With the protests in Charlotte, and the recent tensions between some communities and law enforcement , leaders say its especially important right now to join as one…

Watch: Drive Electric Week Event in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to learn more about plugging in? You can check out Columbia’s Drive Electric Week event Saturday in the Midlands. You can take a test ride, check out local charging stations and get educated about going electric. The event will be Saturday from 10am-2pm at the Whole Foods in CrossHill Market. The event is free. According to…

Watch: Columbia Flood Relief Deadline

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia continues to work to get neighbors back on their feet after October’s flooding. The City has until September 20 to turn in its final plan to HUD for how millions of dollars in grants will be spent. The city has been hosting flood relief community meetings to get input on the recovery plan.  …

Watch: Soda City Comic Con

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a SuperHero takeover at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center over the weekend. Soda City Comic Con welcomed Marvel, DC and other Comic legends to the Capital City. Fans could see art work, take a look at comics, attend special comic panels and of course catch up with all the super heroes. ABC Columbia News was…

One lane of 1-26 Eastbound in Newberry to be closed for Repairs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Expect heavy congestion along parts of 1-26 beginning Sunday at 8pm. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says it plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge repairs 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31, to Friday, Aug. 5. According to the SCDOT, the right lane of I-26 will…

Watch: Lake Murray Boat Parade sets sail Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to set sail on Lake Murray for the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade and Fireworks celebration. The event, sponsored by Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, will be held on Saturday, July 2nd. Organizers are welcoming you to take part. For more information log on to lakemurraycountry.com Our Crysty Vaughan set sail for details on…

Watch: Remembering the Emanuel Nine in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A memorial service Friday at the College of Charleston TD Arena featured prayer, song, Governor Nikki Haley, and a message from President Barack Obama. A presidential aide read a message from the president and the first lady. President Barack Obama said that the nation is deeply moved by what he calls “the boundless love and unshakable resilience”…

Here are the stories you’ll see on Good Morning Columbia 5am-7am

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good Friday Morning Columbia! Here’s what we’re working on this morning for Good Morning Columbia. South Carolina comes together in Charleston as we remember the One Year Anniversary of the Mother Emanuel Nine shooting. A Prayer service will be held today at 10am in Charleston. Here at home, we’re seeing the Midlands come together on this anniversary…

Slide the City in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -You can beat the heat Saturday at one of the largest slip and slide events in the country. “Slide the City’ has set up a 1,000 foot waterslide in Columbia for a Saturday water event. Slide the City is being held near Finlay Park on Gadsden Street. Hours are 9am-2pm and 2pm-7pm. Tickets range from $35-$60 Categories:…