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USPS hosting Job Fairs in the Midlands for various positions

Post Offices in Camden, Kershaw, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Batesburg and West Columbia are hosting job fairs
Crysty Vaughan,

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The United States Postal Service is looking to hire new team members in the Midlands. According to the Postal Service, Post Offices in Camden, Kershaw, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Batesburg and West Columbia are hosting job fairs to fill immediate openings for the positions of Rural Carrier Associates (RCA), Assistant Rural Carriers (ARC), and City Carrier Assistants (CCA) Postal Support Employee (PSE) and Laborer…

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Local News, State

Planned Parenthood holding ‘Show up for Abortion Justice rally’ at State House

The rally it taking place as a Senate Medical Affairs Committee holds a hearing on a proposed abortion bill
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happening outside the State House Wednesday, Planned Parenthood holding a rally for what they’re calling  ‘Abortion Justice’. The rally is taking place on the State House steps, as a Senate Medical Affairs Committee holds a hearing on a proposed abortion bill, in the Gressette Building. Planned Parenthood is suing South Carolina over the Fetal Heartbeat law, which…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Murdaugh Attorney Harpootlian files motion, says defense not given access to evidence

Rob Dew, Lindsey Goodwin,

Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C.(WOLO)–Former attorney Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer, Dick Harpootlian, spoke out Wednesday morning about a recent motion in the double-murder case. The motion is asking a court to order the state to comply with their obligations under court rules and case law and furnish discovery materials in the case. Murdaugh was indicted for the murders of his wife…
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City of Columbia Public Works Holding Open Interviews

City of Columbia’s Public Works hosting open interviews
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab the resumes. The City of Columbia’s Public Works is hiring. According to City officials, the following positions are open: Solid Waste (Maintenance Assistants) Forestry & Beautification (Crew Leaders and Tree Trimmers) Street Division (Equipment Operators and Truck Drivers (CDL required) Animal Services (Kennel Workers) WHAT: Visit Public Works every Wednesday from 9am to 11am for open interviews….

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Main St. business deemed public nuisance, shut down by police

Rob Dew,

Image: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is shutting down a downtown business after it was deemed a public nuisance. According to a department spokesperson, Main’s Best, a convenience store on Main St. was closed permanently on Monday. Describing the store as a “drain on public resources”, police say since January of 2o21, officers have responded to more…

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DHEC reports 12,726 new cases and 8 new COVID 19 deaths

DHEC is reporting 12,726 new cases and 8 new deaths August 7-August 13
Crysty Vaughan,

Image: Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials have released the latest Coronavirus cases numbers for South Carolina.  According to DHEC, the weekly COVID-19 numbers are for August 7-August 13. DHEC is reporting 12,726 new cases and 8 new deaths. Health officials say there was a percent positive of 21.3%. For a look at…

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Update: Lexington Police investigate shooting that left one dead, one injured in neighborhood

Lexington Police say they are investigating a shooting in the Mallard Lakes Neighborhood
Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Police and the Coroner’s office say they are investigating a shooting in the Mallard Lakes Neighborhood. Officers say they were called to the home for an unwanted guest and home invasion around 5am. Officers say when they arrived, they found one man dead and another injured from a shooting. A woman and several children were also in…