Local Living

Local Living
Digital Exclusives and Features

“She Did Day” Midlands Women mark Anniversary of 19th Amendment

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at the 100 Year Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote in Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is marking 100 years of Women’s Right to Vote. Wednesday, a group celebrated ‘She Did Day” The event was sponsored in part by Historic Columbia, The Women’s Rights Empowerment Network, and the League of Women Voters. Organizers met in Columbia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and to recognize local women and…

Fill The Gap
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: Harvest Hope ”Fill the Gap’ campaign taking food donations

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at Local Living: Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking shelves
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In your look at Local Living, Harvest Hope Food Bank needs your help in re-stocking the shelves. The “Fill the Gap” campaign is underway right now. Throughout the month, Harvest Hope is asking the community to donate different items each week for those struggling during the pandemic. Officials are asking you to donate canned fruits and vegetables…

Meal Delivery
Local News, Richland

Richland District One Volunteers deliver meals to students

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland School District One is making sure all of its students are well fed. Monday, volunteers helped deliver meals to the homes of nearly 1,000 students in the district. The meals were delivered to the homes of families who can’t get to the distribution sites due to lack of transportation or other hardships. District leaders say the…

Local Living
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: State Museum offers E learning plus, historic artifacts

State Museum offers E learning, plus introduces new SC artifact
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina State Museum is now home to another historic artifact. State Museum officials say they now have a walking stick once owned by famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The stick was given to him as a gift when he visited Charleston in March of 1888. According to the museum, the Douglass walking stick is one of a…

We're Open (1)
Digital Exclusives and Features

Need delivery or curbside ideas? Check out our ‘We’re Open” section

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With all South Carolina restaurants and bars closed for dine-in during the coronavirus pandemic, many restaurants are operating on a to-go only model. So how do you know where to order take out from? To help you out, we here at ABC Columbia have added a “We’re Open” link on our web site. https://www.abccolumbia.com/were-open-find-local-businesses/ In this link you…

Local Living Museum Closes
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: State Museum announces temporary closure due to Coronavirus, more closures across SC

 ABC Columbia has a working list of cancellations and closures due to Coronavirus concerns
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, more and more locations across the Midlands and South Carolina are closing due to Coronavirus concerns. On Tuesday, The South Carolina State Museum announced it will temporarily close. According to Museum officials, all upcoming museum programs, events and rentals through Sunday, April 5 are also canceled. The State Museum is the latest…

Local Living Events
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: A look at some of the events canceled due to Coronavirus concerns

From St Pats in Five Points to The Cup - Here's a list of some events that are canceled or postponed
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is a big line up of local events that are being impacted due to concerns over the coronavirus. One of the Midlands largest events, the annual St. Pats Festival in Five Points, has been postponed. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he and the Five Points Merchants Association agreed with the decision and that it will be…
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: Solve a mystery with Sherlock Holmes

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at the Sherlock Holmes Special Exhibit at the SC State Museum
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, calling all sleuths! The South Carolina State Museum is unveiling the secrets of one of the most revolutionary literary detectives in history. You can check out the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the Museum. The exhibit will walk guests through the fictional characters methods and inventions. Museum officials say ‘The…

Local Living 3/10
Digital Exclusives and Features

Local Living: Elmo, Big Bird and more at Colonial Life Arena ‘Sesame Street Live!

Sesame Street Live! Make your Magic at Colonial Life Arena
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, we are headed to Sesame Street. Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is at the Colonial Life Arena for two shows. The first show takes place Tuesday at 5:30pm. But if you missed the first show, there is a second show. The second show is Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 am….