(ABC News) — Summer is here, and the global coronavirus pandemic has changed, delayed or caused the cancelation of several events. Some organizations are even looking further ahead to make decisions about things scheduled in the fall of 2020. Like returning to school and state fairs annually held across the country. Earlier this week, the South Carolina State Fair announced…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Students looking for help towards putting money into college, in South Carolina, now have a chance to apply for a scholarship. The South Carolina State Fair is accepting applications for its ‘Ride of your Life’ Scholarship program. According to a State Fair officials, fifty $6,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors across the state and will be paid out…
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….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living we are headed to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds for the holiday season. The 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…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina State Fairgrounds will light up this Christmas. The State Fair announced it will host its first drive-through light show, Carolina Lights, Dec. 7-28, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Image courtesy SC State Fair According to officials, Carolina Lights will feature more than 100 LED light displays, the Twelve Days of Christmas, a dancing field…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s so much to see and do at the South Carolina State Fair. And this year there are some very unique attractions. Our Dave Aiken hit the midway for a look at a miniature circus! If you’d like to head out to the State Fair it runs through Sunday. For a look at more attractions and hours…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Our look at Local Living is taking us to the South Carolina State Fair. And of course there’s always a new food to sample, maybe something fried. Our Dave Aiken is checking out the latest tasty treat, the Chili Mac Attack Sundae. This dish has mac and cheese , french fries, and chili. It is located at…
COLUMBIA. SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia’s Chief Meteorologist John Farley hit the midway at the South Carolina State Fair to check out the rides. John buckled in and made the big drop on a ride live on air. Take a look. If you’d like to visit the State Fair, here’s more information :https://www.scstatefair.org/ Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features Tags: SC State…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Fair features food, midway rides, livestock and other attractions, and this year a vintage fire truck. Our Dave Aiken got behind the wheel of the 1951 Ladder Truck, originally from New York. Dave is cruising the midway, so to speak, with the sirens on. Check out the fair fun and more attractions here…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time for a sweet treat at the State Fair in this look at ‘Local Living’. The South Carolina State Fair is underway and there are all sorts of foods, fried treats and more. Our Curtis Wilson heads inside the Goodman Building to see what’s hot from Pez to Candy coated earthworms. If you are headed out…
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