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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…

Richland coroner identifies victim killed in an apartment complex shooting

Authorities say the shooting place Tuesday around 5 in the evening

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Columbia. Around 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies say they were called to an apartment complex on National Guard Road for reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, authorities say they discovered a 25-year-old man suffering from gunshot…

Local Living: A look at events across the Midlands

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here’s your Look at Local Living. You can walk for a cause this weekend. The Hardy Handz Foundation will host their ‘Purple Warrior walk for Epilepsy’  Saturday at 9 am. Registration is $25 and you also have the option to pledge a donation for every mile you plan to walk. For more information, click here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purple-warrior-walk-for-epilepsy-tickets-181419790477 Building Better…

Governor McMaster issues Executive Order barring SC cabinet agencies from enforcing vaccine mandate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A new Federal mandate will require nearly 100 million workers across the Country to get the COVID-19 vaccine by January, 4 2022. If businesses do not comply with either getting all employees vaccinated or undergoing regular testing, they could face thousands of dollars in fines from the Federal Government. “We have been stunned at the overreach of…