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Earthquake reported overnight near Elgin

Miya Payton,

(Courtesy: SCEMD) KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the United States Geological Survey, a earthquake hit near Elgin on Sunday, July 31st. The reports shows the tremor happened overnight, at 1:24 a.m. and the earthquake had a magnitude of 1.7. The earthquake was centered 3.3 miles east of Elgin. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says geologists studying the…
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Earthquake reported near Elgin

Miya Payton,

(Courtesy: SCEMD) KERSHAW, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the United States Geological Survey, a earthquake hit near Elgin on Saturday, July 30th. The reports shows the tremor happened at 7:41 p.m. and the earthquake had a magnitude of 1.8. The earthquake was centered 3.8 miles east southeast of Elgin. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says geologists studying the ongoing…
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City of Columbia to spray after West Nile detected in dead bird

officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO ) — City  of Columbia officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes on 7/30/22 and will conclude on 7/31/22. Here’s information / map provided of the general spraying area. MosquitoSprayMission 2022 07 28   Officials say spraying…

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Local Living: Prime Time in the Parks and Guardians of the Night K9 5K

Local Living is brought to you by MUSC Health
Crysty Vaughan,

Local Living is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, it’s time for Prime Time in the Parks. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free teen nights for Columbia’s youth. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that provides a fun and safe environment for youth ages 13-18 years old….