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‘National Adopt a Shelter Pet’ Special at Columbia Animal Shelter

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)  — You could bring home a shelter pet this week and find a furry friend. The Columbia Animal Services is hosting National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and Cinco De Mayo pet adoption specials.  According to the shelter, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip,…

SC Superintendent of Education says she will Substitute teach during Teacher Walkout at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education is reacting to a planned teacher walkout scheduled for May 1 at the State House. Participating teachers from across the state are expected to rally on the State House for better pay. SC for Ed is organizing the All Out On May 1 rally. Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released…

Pets: Columbia Animal Shelter hosts National Adopt day, Cinco De Mayo Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Looking for your forever friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and Cinco De Mayo pet adoption specials.  According to the shelter, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The…

Housing & Health fair for displaced Allen-Benedict residents

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Housing Authority is teaming up with Prima Health to hold Housing & Health: A Community Resource Fair this Saturday April 27th, 2019. Organizers say the purpose of this event is to help give the hundreds of residents who were displaced free health screenings and assessments, empowerment seminars for the former residents. Those who attend…