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SC Tax Free Weekend set for August

Sales Tax holiday in SC August 5-7

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Get ready to save a little on back to school shopping. The Sales Tax Weekend is set to kick off on August 5, 2022. According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, items like school supplies, clothing and computers can be purchased tax free during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday. The 2022 Tax Free Weekend…

Earthquake reported near Elgin

(Courtesy: SCEMD) KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake struck near Elgin. The earthquake happened at 8:42 p.m. on Sunday, July 24th. USGS report shows the earthquake was a 2.3 magnitude and was centered 3.2 miles east south east of Elgin.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Earthquake, earthquake elgin, elgin earthquake

RCSD: Search underway for missing 10-year-old girl

UPDATE: FOUND

(Source: RCSD) RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – UPDATE- FOUND Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a missing child. Richland County deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 10-year-old girl. According to police, Heni Yolanda Cinto Navarro is 3’8” tall and 110lbs. Investigators say Navarro left her home near William Hardin Rd around 8 a.m. on…

Columbia Police: One person injured in Five Points shooting

ABC Columbia News (FILE) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating a shooting that happened near the 700 block of Harden Street. Investigators say the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 24th. A 22-year-old male victim received non-life threatening injuries, according to police. Police also say a parked car was also struck by gunfire. Officers have collected…

Police investigating shooting near convenience store on Farrow Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting near the EZ Spot convenience store. Investigators say the incident happened around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd near the EZ Spot convenience store at 3213 Farrow Road. According to police, a 15 year old and 23 year old have non-life threatening injuries. The motive is unknown at…

Plane crash reported in Saluda County

SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office a small plane crash is reported near Batesburg highway and Beulah Road. Investigators say the plane attempted an emergency landing after having engine failure. The pilot and passenger are stable and are only suffering from minor injuries, according to officials.     Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crash,…

Police searching for suspect involved in a road rage incident in Orangeburg County

(Source: Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office) ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a road rage incident. According to police the incident happened on June 22nd on Bamberg Road near Cope just after 8 p.m. Investigators say an Orangeburg County man reported he and his passenger were shot while traveling on…

City of Columbia/DHEC partnering for COVID vaccinations and tests at local parks

Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine or a coronavirus test? The City of Columbia and DHEC are partnering to get you access. According to city officials, The City of Columbia is partnering with SC DHEC to offer COVID-19 vaccinations and tests at city operated parks around Columbia. SC DHEC will be handing out self-administering tests kits and…