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3 Columbia teens accused of beating, robbing food delivery driver

The suspect faces various charges including robbery and kidnapping

Image: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has taken three Columbia teenagers into custody accused of robbing a man at gunpoint. Authorities, say after reviewing video evidence in the investigation, the teens walked up to the car of the food delivery driver while he was in the 3500 block of Fernandina Road. Officials…

Deputies: Search of nightclub uncovers drug lab

Joe Lewis Armstrong Jr. and James Kenneth Young Jr. Provided by FCSO Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s Office say back in August they they searched Club Diamonds on Hwy. 321 North in the Blackstock area. Inside they say they found a hidden lab used for the manufacture of fake prescription pills that contain fentanyl, methamphetamine,…

SC AG Wilson joins legal fight against vaccine mandate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joining other states and businesses filing paperwork Friday to begin court proceedings against the federal government’s vaccine mandate for private employees with 100 or more employees. Attorney General Wilson releasing a statement Friday, saying, “Unlike the Biden administration, the judges with whom our petition has filed will consider the constitution. The…

DHEC: 825 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday, DHEC reported 825 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 new deaths. Health officials say the percent positive was 5.6%. If you are looking to get a free Coronavirus Vaccine, click the link here to DHEC’s vaccination site https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

DHEC, City of Columbia hosting Coronavirus Vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is partnering with DHEC to get COVID-19 shots in arms. They are hosting several free clinics this month, on Wednesdays. According to a release, DHEC will distribute Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to citizens. The vaccination clinics will be from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2021, Drew Wellness Center, 2101 Walker…

Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health offering COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Medical Center and Prisma Health Richland are administering the COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11. According to Lexington Medical Center, the vaccinations are taking place at its vaccination clinic located at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia.   Lexington Medical Center says the dosage for the 5 to 11 age group is one-third of the…

West Columbia welcomes annual Fall Back Fest

This is the 5th year for the special shopping extravaganza

Image: West Columbia West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The holidays are upon us and while many people are trying to order ahead of time to make sure their special gifts get to their destination in time, you have the chance to shop early and shop local. Friday November 5, 2021 West Columbia will holds its annual Fall Back Fest which…

A virtual veterans career fair gives vets a chance to meet with dozens of employers

The career fair take place Tuesday November 9, 2021

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs are encouraging all veterans in the palmetto state looking to continue a career of service to take part in the veterans virtual career fair on Tuesday. The virtual career fair provides veterans with an opportunity to explore jobs with more than 35 state agencies and higher…

Deputies search for suspects accused of laundry mat burglaries

Authorities say the trio has attempted to break into the coin machine on different ocassions

Image: Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department Lexington Co., SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County  Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate three people accused of several burglaries in West Columbia. Authorities say the man and woman seen in this surveillance video provided by Lexington deputies are suspected trying to steal money out of the coin machine at 2714 Emanuel…