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Locally owned restaurants face hardships
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Another locally owned restaurant in the Midlands announced they are closing their doors in a matter of days. On social media, Poogan's Southern Kitchen in Forest Acres says they will close after brunch on Sunday. News19 checked in to see what challenges other businesses in the area are facing.
Bars, music venues left in limbo after South Carolina lawmakers fail to address liquor liability
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Bar and music owners will now have to wait until next year to hopefully get help from lawmakers in Columbia to fix the problems with liquor liability insurance. Lawmakers ran out of time in this legislative session to address liquor liability issues for venues across the...
High school students can work out for free this summer at Planet Fitness
(Gray News) - High school students can get a free gym membership this summer. Planet Fitness is offering teens ages 14 to 19 a free membership to the gym this summer starting on June 1 with its High School Summer Pass. The free membership will last until Aug. 31. Teens...
Pet of the Week: Pepper!
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Pepper, spice, and everything nice! This sweet girl is Pepper and she can’t wait to go home with you!. Pepper came to Lexington Animal Services through their Managed Intake Program- a program if someone can’t keep their pet, the shelter works with them to find another adopter or a rescue to hopefully prevent the animal from going into the shelter. Unfortunately, Pepper ended up at the shelter and has been patiently waiting for about a month to find her forever home.
Handel’s ice cream is off to a roaring start at its first Midlands shop. Take a look inside
You might have seen the lines stretching outside the new Handel’s ice cream walk-up windows, as the popular Midwest brand has made a splash with its local debut. We went inside the operation as business heats up ahead of summer.
RCSD holds K-9 Memorial Service during National Police Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The RCSD held a K-9 Memorial Service, which included a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of fallen police K-9s who have given their lives in the line of duty. The ceremony included the honoring of K-9 Fargo, who was shot and killed in the line...
Plies Brings Dawn Staley On Stage At South Carolina Concert
Dawn Staley and Plies shared their mutual fandom on stage at a recent concert. The Florida rapper shared a clip on X last Saturday (May 11) where the championship basketball coach joined him for a live performance the day before in Columbia, SC. Dawn Staley, South Carolina Defeat Caitlin Clark-Led Iowa In NCAA Championship In the clip, Staley dances onto the stage as Plies kicks off his 2008 hit “Bust It Baby Pt 2” which features Ne-Yo. “The Best Moment Of My Career Happened Last Night!!” wrote the 47-year-old musician with a pair of heart eye emoji. “Came To The Show Last Night...
Memorial Day travelers could face record crowds
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you are planning to travel for Memorial Day you could be facing record crowds. More than 38-million people are expected to hit the highways. According to AAA that’s the second highest on record since 2005. AAA says the busiest times on the roads...
Preserving History: Columbia considers landmark status for beauty salon with long history
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia's Design and Development Review Commission is contemplating the addition of two properties to the city's historic landmarks list due to their architectural and cultural significance. One of the buildings under consideration is the site of "Beauty Art by Roy," a beauty salon...
How Soda City Pools cares for saltwater pools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -(Sponsored by Soda City Pools and Spas) Tired of the maintenance that comes with your chlorine pool? Or ready to ditch all the chemicals and try something new?. Hosea Hameed, founder of Soda City Pools and Spas, explains the benefits of saltwater pool systems and how they...
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