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American Dream: Down payment options for your new home

Tyler Ryan learns from agent Jeannette Womble about Federal and State options for down payments

It is no secret that the cost of obtaining the American Dream…owning a home…has becoming increasingly out of reach for many Americans.  Between rising home prices, inventory, and the cost of most everything else on the way up, means that many families find themselves with less money in the bank.

Tyler Ryan tracking the storms- Midlands clearing up this afternoon

ABC COLUMBIA FORECAST Columbia, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia’s Tyler Ryan and Chief Meteorologist John Farley are tracking the storms. This latest update, at Noon, has the forecast for this afternoon clearing as the clouds start to move out. Tyler says the majority of the severe weather for the Midlands is over now but a Tornado Watch remains in effect until…

Missing Lake Murray diver identifed

The Lexington County Coroner's office has released the name of the diver who went missing Wednesday in Lake Murray

LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO) – The Lake Murray diver, who went missing last Wednesday and recovered yesterday by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources  Dive Team Sunday morning has been identified. According Lexington Country Coroner Margaret Fisher, in a Facebook post, the divers name is Paul Lloyd Lunsford of Chapin.  Lunsford, who was 54, entered the water near the…

Lighting up the sky – while keeping your finger count at 10

Tyler Ryan gets an early fireworks show and learns about safety leading up to the New Year

        SOUTH CONGAREE SC (WOLO)- Lighting up the sky with celebration never disappoints, however, fireworks cause thousands of injuries each year.  Mike and Ruthie Hughes from Discount Fireworks Store in Cayce and South Congaree offer several safety ideas that will help keep your ten fingers and two eyes working in the new year. Fireworks packaged in brown…

Pet of the Week: Meet Levi

Tyler Ryan met the most awesome little guy looking for a forever home

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – As we all know there are many pets in the Midlands that are waiting to be adopted and finally find their forever home.  Levi is one of those little guys that is ready to put a smile on your face every day. According to Lexington Animal Services Officer Miriam Santos, Levi is a six year old…

Midlands Cares: Reducing Holiday Stress

Tyler Ryan learns about methods to reduce Holiday Stress from MUSC Health's Morgan Mankins

ELGIN, SC (WOLO) – As much fun as the Holidays are, they also come with a good bit of stress between shifting routines, health concerns, and changes in diet, all of which can impact your overall health. MUSC Health Family Nurse Practitioner Morgan Mankins joined Tyler Ryan on Midlands Gives to discuss some ways to help mitigate some of those…

Santa Claus is coming to…NOMA

Tyler Ryan visits with the Jolly Ol' Man and learns about his early trip to Columbia

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – We all know that Santa Claus is coming to town in ten days, but he is making an early trip to Columbia this weekend.  The Golly Gift Giver will be at NOMA Warehouse Holiday Market on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  The NOMA Market is located in the North Columbia Business District, and is a place for…