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DHEC: 817 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here are the latest Coronavirus case numbers in South Carolina. Monday, DHEC reported 817 new cases of COVID-19 and 2 new deaths. DHEC urges everyone to get vaccinated. State health officials are hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for a link to locations and dates click here https://vaxlocator.dhec.sc.gov/ Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

Families displaced after apartment fire

Photo: Stephen Eller Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Several Midlands families will be spending the holidays away from home after an apartment fire Monday evening. Crews with the Irmo Fire Department along with Columbia Fire, West Columbia, and Lexington responded to the Gleneagle apartments on St. Andrews Rd. Irmo Fire officials say the fire started on the kitchen stove of a downstairs unit…

Local Living: Angel Trees and Christmas Lights in Columbia

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. You can join the animals at Riverbanks Zoo for a happy holiday. Riverbanks’ Zoo is hosting “Lights before Christmas” on select evenings throughout the month of December. For more information on dates, tickets and times, just click here https://www.riverbanks.org/events/lights-before-christmas The State Fairgrounds is also lighting up for the Holidays.  You can check out…

Consumer News: Gas prices on the way down

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In Consumer news, gas prices continue to drop in South Carolina. Prices at the pump in Columbia are nearly 4 cents lower than last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.90 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. The national average for gas stands at $3.32. a gallon.   Consumer News on ABC Columbia…

SC Red Cross workers supporting relief efforts in Kentucky

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Red Cross workers are aiding efforts in Mayfield, Kentucky, following the deadly tornadoes that touched down over the weekend. Six Red Cross disaster workers from South Carolina will help check people into shelters, serve food, and provide spiritual care. Mandy McWherter, Interim Regional Director of Communications, with the Red Cross says they are facing challenges with…

Coroner identifies bar shooting victim in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday. According to Coroner Naida Rutherford, 45 year old Joyel T. Snell, of Fort Myers, Florida died after being involved in a shooting at Felicity’s Bar and Grill, 7708 Fairfield Road, on Sunday, December 12, 2021. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Categories: Local…

Judge sets bond for Alex Murdaugh at $7 Million

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Bond was set Monday at $7 million for Alex Murdaugh, on his latest set of state grand jury charges. Video and audio recordings were not allowed in the hearing. Along with the $7 million, Judge Lee issued other conditions if Bond was paid, including being placed on house arrest, being subject to random drug tests, and receiving both…

Woman dead after a shooting at a Richland County bar

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, a woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Felicity Bar and Grill on Fairfield Road. Investigators say when deputies arrived on scene they found a woman out front suffering from a gunshot wound. According to the sheriff’s office, the woman was taken to the hospital where…

Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes

SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) – Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers are headed to Mayfield, Kentucky to help with relief following the deadly tornadoes that touched down this weekend across multiple states in the center of the country. The Red Cross of South Carolina says four workers are deploying in-person to Mayfield, Kentucky to support disaster operations, but that number…