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DHEC urging SC residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Free clinics across the State

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has numerous mobile and vaccination sites across South Carolina. The vaccinations are free. To find a vaccine location…

Columbia Animal Services offering October Adoption Special

Take a look at some furry friends how need homes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can bring home a furry friend in October.  Columbia Animal Services says it is offering an October adoption special now through October 31, 2021. All dog and cat adoption will be $20. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines, and deworming.  WHO: Columbia Animal Services  WHEN: Now until October 31, 2021  WHERE: 127 Humane Lane,…

Local Living: Fall Jam, plus Plant and Flower Festival this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. The Big Red Barn Retreat is hosting a Fall Jam this Saturday! The event will have a concert featuring country music artist Joe Nichols at Segra Park. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. The concert will benefit veterans and first responders….

SLED investigates deputy shot, man killed while serving search warrant

Authorities say the shooting took place in Lancaster County

Lancaster Co., SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that took place Friday between deputy and a civilian armed with a gun. Authorities say deputies were trying to issue a search warrant at a home officials believed was connected to a missing persons case. When deputies arrived at the Lancaster County…

UPDATE: Lexington PD investigates car break-ins in Saluda Pointe apartment

Lexington police say more than 4 dozen cars were broken into, guns stolen

Car break ins LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington Police say they are investigating a series of car break-ins at Lullwater at Saluda Pointe apartment complex. Police say they responded to the residential area around 2 am where officials say they found more than 40 vehicles with various stages of vandalism including broken windows, and stolen items. According to Police, in some…

Local Living: Peanut Boil and Food Drive, plus Big Dog Bonanza

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In Local Living, Harvest Hope is kicking off the ‘It’s Scary to be Hungry’ Food Drive. During the month of October, community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at any of their branches or you can shop Amazon Wish List here: https://amzn.to/3a7lUvA. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3iDih5o. The food drive is hoping to raise…

Suspects arrested in connection with murder of Cayce woman

Courtesy:LCSD Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–Two more suspects are in custody in connection with the death of a 30 year old Cayce woman. A spokesperson for the Cayce Department of Public Safety says Charles Craft and Michael Ponder are both charged with accessory after the fact in the murder of Heather Jordan. Police say the men helped the man suspected in her…