Local Living: Okra Strut in Irmo, community concert in Sumter and more!
Local Living: Okra Strut in Irmo, community concert in Sumter and more!
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Get free admission and a stuffed animal by getting vaccinated at Riverbanks Zoo
The Department of Education and DHEC are hoping people will go wild for their latest vaccine event. Saturday, anyone ages 12 and over can get their free COVID-19 vaccine at the Riverbanks Zoo.
Lexington Deputies investigating comments made by suspended Irmo HS student
Image: lexrich5.org/ihs Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)– Irmo High School students moved to virtual learning Friday after comments made by a student on social media. The Lexington County Sheriff’s office is investigating releasing this statement: “We’re looking into comments made by a suspended Irmo High School student in a social media video. While we continue efforts to review the contents of the…
Lexington County Coroner releases name of victim killed in stabbing on Baymore Lane
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the name of a man who was stabbed to death in a Columbia home.
Suspect arrested in fatal Hardscrabble Rd. shooting
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting they say occurred in the 4400 block of Hardscrabble Road this afternoon.
DHEC hosting Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics across SC
Health officials urging SC residents to get vaccinated
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 man charged with shooting, killing parents
Source: LCSD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say a man is in custody after killing his parents in their Columbia home. Investigators say Kevin Westberry, 27, is charged with the murders of Subrina Westberry, 60, and Kenneth Westberry, 59. According to Lexington Sheriff Jay Koon deputies went to the home on Newark Place Thursday night after receiving a call…
Richland School District Two hosting career fair for Bus Drivers
The Career Fair will be held from 8am-Noon Saturday, September 25, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab the resumes. Richland School District Two is hosting a Career Fair for School Bus Drivers. Organizers say the career fair will include information about salary, bonus and incentive packages. If you are interested, the Career Fair will be held from 8am-Noon Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation located at 763 Fashion…
Prisma Health hosting free flu shot events
Prisma Health is urging you to get your flu shot
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is urging people to get a flu shot. Officials say they are launching a free flu vaccination campaign in October. The free flu shots will be available in Richland, Lexington and Sumter counties. “As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in this latest surge, it’s more important than ever to get your flu vaccination,” said Vince…
Charleston Co. students sent home for refusing to wear masks
More than a dozen students were sent home, more than adozen parents protesting the action
(CNN) Charleston Co., SC —Some Charleston County students are now learning from home after not wearing a mask at school. Reporter Rob Way spoke with the School Board Chair about the new policy being enforced and tells us masks may be required longer than first planned. According to school officials, Thursday 15 students refused to comply with mask mandate put…
