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Local Living: Big artists headed to Colonial Life Arena

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, music lovers listen up. Colonial Life Arena announced two upcoming concerts. On Friday, February 4, 2022 Hip Hop legend Master P brings his ‘No-Limit Reunion Tour to Columbia. Tickets go on sale this Friday on line, click here https://www.ticketmaster.com/ On January 21, 2022 multi-platinum selling Country Artists ‘Alabama’ will perform at…

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Gas prices in SC going down

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some good news at the pump. In the Midlands, drivers are paying an average of $3.04 a gallon, down a nickel from last week. AAA says the national average fell to $3.35 a gallon, that’s a seven-week low. Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices

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DHEC: 866 new cases and 17 new deaths reported

DHEC officials are urging SC residents to get the shot
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, DHEC reported 866 new cases of COVID-19 and 17 new deaths. State health officials also reported a percent positive of 5.4%. DHEC is urging anyone who has not gotten a vaccine, to get a COVID-19 shot. They have set up free vaccine clinics across the state, for a link to locations click here Categories: Local News…
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Lexington deputies searching for “armed and dangerous” escaped inmate

Rob Dew,

Source:LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington County deputies are searching for an escaped prisoner. Investigators say Daniel Hill was in custody when he escaped from the back of an ambulance near the intersection of Leapart Rd. and Sunset Blvd. Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say Hill is considered armed and dangerous. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and jeans and has…
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Richland Northeast H.S. student charged with bringing loaded gun to school

Authorities say the student is a 17 year old boy accused of having the loaded pistol in his backpack
ABC Columbia Staff,

(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — A 17 year old Richland Northeast High School student faces several charges after he’s accused of bringing a loaded firearm onto school property. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a School Resource Officer (SRO) was alerted by school administrators that a gun was discovered inside of a student’s book bag Tuesday afternoon. The…

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Local Living: Christmas Lights in Columbia and Monster Jam!

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. 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, click here https://www.riverbanks.org/events/lights-before-christmas The State Fairgrounds is also lighting up for…

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Suspect in Longcreek Dr. deadly shooting arrested

RCSD says the 25 year old man was taken into custody by the Midlands Gang Task Force, SLED
ABC Columbia Staff,

RCSD: Man found shot dead inside car on Longcreek DriveImage: Rich Wandover/ABC Columbia Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — A man has been arrested for a murder that took place along Longcreek Drive.  According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, 25 year old Juwaan Johnson has been charged in connection to the deadly shooting. According to authorities, on October 21, 2021…

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A Tree for the Fallen ceremony held at the S.C. State House

Miya Payton,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Dozens gather to light a tree for the fallen at the South Carolina State House today. Three families of South Carolina’s fallen service members joined Governor Henry McMaster to remember and honor the Gold Star men and women who died during active duty. According to the South Carolina National Guards Survivor Outreach more than 600 Gold Stars…

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DHEC: 661 New cases of COVID-19 and 4 new deaths

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday DHEC reported 661 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 new deaths. State Health officials say the percent positive was 6.4%. DHEC is urging anyone who is eligible to get a vaccine. For a link to free vaccine clinics, click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19 Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC
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Columbia City Council holds public hearing on redistricting

Public Hearing Tuesday at 2pm City Hall
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday at 2pm Columbia City Council will hold a public hearing on redistricting. According to city officials, they’re holding the hearing to get input from the public regarding changes to the City Council districts to reflect the population and demographic information compiled and released as part of the 2020 Decennial Census.  The public hearing will be on…