Local Living

Local Living: ‘Parrot Heads’ and Harlem Globetrotters in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the event happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The ‘Parrot Heads’ are coming to Colonial Life Arena. Here’s Crysty Vaughan with a look at Local Living.  Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will hit the stage in Columbia this year. The concert will take place at Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8pm. It’s part of Jimmy Buffett’s Slack Tide Tour…

Local Living: Noon Year’s Eve, Winterfest and The Harlem Globetrotters

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s a lot happening in the Midlands as we get ready to ring in the New Year.  Crysty Vaughan takes a look in ‘Local Living’. December 30, is the last night to see more than a million twinkling lights. Riverbanks Zoo’s annual’ “Lights Before Christmas” ends tonight. The event features light displays, visits with Santa, a jingle…

Local Living: Big Concert names coming to CLA in 2020

David Lee Roth has been added as a special guest to the last leg of the KISS 'END OF THE ROAD TOUR'

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO–The Colonial Life Arena continues to pack the concert schedule for 2020. Here’s Crysty Vaughan with a look. Rock band KISS is coming to Columbia and on Tuesday they  announced a special guest will hit the stage. Tuesday, the band announced that David Lee Roth has been added as a special guest to the last legs of the…

Local Living: Lights so bright! Carolina Lights Holiday Show and more

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Fair is holding its first drive through light show, Carolina Lights is happening now through December 28, 2019. The show features more than 100 led light displays, 25 dancing Christmas trees, and a 25 foot tall frosty the snowman. You can see the display from 6pm-9pm Monday through Thursday and from 6pm-10pm Friday through Sunday. Admission…

Local Living: Candlelight Tours, Carriage rides and Drive through Lights

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you would like to take a walk back in time for this holiday season, Historic Columbia is offering Candlelight Tours of the Robert Mills House and the Hampton Preston Mansion. The event includes live music, children’s activities, and hot chocolate. The tours cost $15 for adults and take place Saturday, December 14, 5:30 – 9 p.m….

Local Living: Governor’s Mansion to shine bright in Open House, and Lighting up North Main

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Things will be looking “Merry and Bright” at the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion next week. Governor Henry McMaster and the First Lady will host the annual Christmas Open House on Monday, December 9, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Governor’s Mansion. The event is free and does not require reservations. According to a release, the First…

Local Living: Headed to the movies for ‘Knives Out’ review

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– We are headed to the movies in Local Living. ‘Frozen Two’ broke records Thanksgiving weekend but a murder mystery filled with star power held its own at the box office. Here’s our Matt Perron with your Monday movie review of ‘Knives Out’.   Video- Courtesy Lionsgate Films Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News Tags: Local Living,…

Holiday light events shine bright in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some holiday happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The holiday lights are twinkling across the Midlands. You can take a drive and see the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be more than 350 animated light displays. The drive through display runs each night from 6pm to 10pm through December 31, 2019. For more information click here https://www.icrc.net/event/holiday-lights-river-34 Riverbanks Zoo’s annual’ ‘Lights…

Local Living: Alan Jackson tickets set to go on sale, KISS headed to Columbia

Colonial Life Arena welcoming Alan Jackson and KISS in 2020- Jackson tickets on sale Friday. Nov. 15

COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)–Just announced, Rock band KISS is coming to Columbia. The ‘End of the Road Tour’ will hit the stage at Colonial Life Arena February 11, 2020. KISS will be offering VIP experiences and special KISS Army fan pre sales. Tickets to the general public will go on sale starting Friday, November 22 at Noon. According to a…

Local Living: Holiday time with Devine Night Out and Angel Trees arriving soon

Plus, Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival comes to Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Christmas season will soon arrive in the Midlands and this week you have a chance to start shopping. Mark your calendar, Devine Street is hosting its annual “Devine Night Out” Thursday, November 14. The event offers shopping, special discounts and more. More than 50 stores and restaurants on Devine Street will welcome guests from 5pm-8pm Thursday for…