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Richland One School Board Special Election

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the Richland School District One special election. Voters are filling the empty at-large seat on the school board. The candidates include Hamilton Jacobs, former Richland County Council member Jim Manning and former teacher Robert Lominack. Polls are open from 7am-7pm. For more information on polling locations, click here https://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Government/Departments/Voter-Registration-Elections Categories:…

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DHEC: 564 new COVID-19 cases and 6 additional deaths

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Tuesday DHEC reported 564 new cases of COVID-19 and 6 new deaths. State Health officials reported a percent positive of 5.7%. DHEC is urging everyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine if they are eligible. DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state. For a link to dates and locations click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News Tags: Coronavirus, SC…

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Deputies search for missing man after boat recovered on Lake Murray

Deputies say David Grantham is missing
Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington County Deputies are searching for a missing man. Deputies say David Grantham is missing. They were told that Grantham left home in the overnight hours and got on his boat at a marina off Hwy 378 about 3 a.m. Deputies recovered the boat near Spence’s Point Tuesday around Noon. They continue the investigation. This is a developing…

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DHEC hosting free vaccine clinics across SC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Health officials continue to urge anyone who is eligible to get the Coronavirus vaccine. There are free vaccine clinics across the state. On Monday, DHEC announced 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths. For a link to vaccine clinics and times, click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine     Categories: Local News Tags: DHEC
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RCSD charges student accused of bringing loaded gun to school

The Richland Northeast H.S Freshman has been booked in the juvenile wing of Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a freshman from Richland Northeast High School is facing charges for bringing a gun to the school. Authorities say just after 3pm Monday afternoon a school administrator told a school resource officer that she located was she thought may be a gun in the bag of a…

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Columbia Fire responds to hotel fire

Fire officials say no injuries were reported, cause is still being investigated
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Columbia-Richland Fire Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Columbia – Richland Fire crews responded to a fire just before 7 pm Monday evening after receiving reports that there was a fire at the Palmetto Hotel along in the 100 block of Morninghill Drive. According to Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, multiple latter trucks responded to the scene and were able to…

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Local Businesses dealing with supply chain issues

We spoke with the owner of Uptown Gifts about supply chain impacts
ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)–Local businesses are experiencing product delays due to supply chain issues. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton spoke with those dealing with the disruption as the holiday season approaches. Products are arriving much later than normal for the holidays. Michelle Cormier owner of Uptown Gifts “Normally I would get my Christmas merchandise in July so that you are well prepared…

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Gas Prices spike in Columbia

Prices at the pump are $1.28 a gallon higher than a year ago
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You will be digging deeper into your wallet for gas. Gas prices in Columbia are up nearly 7 cents a gallon. Drivers are paying an average of $3.09 in the Midlands, according to GasBuddy. Right now, prices at the pump are $1.28 a gallon higher than a year ago. Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices

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Local Living: A look at some Halloween events and more in the Midlands

Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. It’s time to celebrate scary season at Riverbanks Zoo. ‘Boo at the Zoo’ runs select nights through October 30th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It features Halloween trick or treating, magic, and the Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance party. Zoo officials remind you that tickets are limited, so you’ll need them online.  https://www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo…