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Mosquito Spraying to continue in City of Columbia

City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season

ABC Columbia video image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will continue to spray for mosquitoes for the remainder of the Summer. According to City officials, in an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season. Officials say the…

Free Pet Adoptions this month at Columbia Animal Services

All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event, August 1 – August 31

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters. All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event,…

SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–Investigators with SLED are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg Co. According to authorities a Eutawville police officer responded to a call for service and there was an exchange of gunfire between police and an armed man. SLED says Tyler Mendez, 27 was killed in the exchange, not officers were injured. According SLED this was the 23rd officer…

Local coffee shop owners react to rising costs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You might have noticed that your morning cup of coffee costs a little more recently. According to NPD marketing research, the average cup of coffee is up by about 9% nationwide, compared to last year. Bart Baldwin, the owner of Bart’s Coffee Shop in Chapin, finds that supplies that go into providing a cup of coffee have…

SLED Investigating Eutawville officer involved shooting

SLED investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred late Thursday involving Eutawville police officer

ORANGEBURG CO. SC (WOLO)– Officials with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division say they are investigating an officer involved shooting, Thursday night, in Orangeburg County. According to SLED, a Eutawville police officer responded to a call for service. SLED says there was an exchange of gunfire between an officer from the Eutawville Police Department and an armed man, identified as…

Local Living: Pet adoptions and more this weekend

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Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, you can adopt a furry friend. Columbia Animal Services is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelters initiative for the entire month of August, which means all adoptions are free, as shelters continue to face over-capacity issues. So far, Columbia Animal…

Grand Opening of new Main Street restaurant: Takosushi

Takosushi grand opening 1332 Main Street, Suite 100

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia officials were on hand for the grand opening of Takosushi. The new Main Street location is in the historic arcade mall. Takosushi is known for Asian Southwestern fusion. It features a diverse menu, including sushi, potstickers, nachos, quesadillas, soups and salads. One of the new co owners says they are excited about being in…

Columbia Police: Bond denied for felony DUI suspect

Police: Bond denied for 37-year-old suspect charged in connection with fatal collision on Farrow Road involving victims on a moped

Image Courtesy Columbia Police COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A suspect facing Felony DUI charges was denied bond Friday, say Columbia Police. According to officials, 37 year old Johnathan Gajadhar is charged with Felony DUI Involving Death. Police say Gajadhar was arrested on scene moments after a collision Thursday night. According to police, the collision happened on Farrow Road an SC-277 at 9:00 p.m….