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Local Living: Adoption Special and Autumn Faire

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)—Now for a look at Local Living. The City of Columbia is kicking off its annual Dr. Martin Luther King ‘Honor the Dream’ food drive. It benefits Harvest Hope Food bank. Some requested items include canned fruit and vegetables, dry goods, and canned meats. There are donation sites located around the city, click here for more information https://columbiasc.gov/city-kicks-off-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-honor-the-dream-food-drive-virtually-and-in-person/ The…

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Candidates for Mayor in City of Columbia ready for runoff

Tameika Isaac Devine and Daniel Rickenmann face off in runoff Nov.16
Miya Payton,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters in the City of Columbia will head to the polls for a runoff in the Mayoral Election. The runoff is set for November, 16 2021. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton spoke with both candidates, Daniel Rickenmann and Tameika Isaac Devine, as they prepare for the runoff.   Categories: Local News, Politics Tags: City of Columbia, runoff

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SC DHEC urging parents to get children ages 5 to 11 vaccinated

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The CDC approved the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 and South Carolina health officials are reacting. Today, DHEC said it supports the vaccine and is urging parents to get their children vaccinated. According to the CDC, the lower dose vaccine is almost 91 percent effective at preventing COVID-19. While some parents are still hesitant,…
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District: Students sickened after eating drug-laced candy

Rob Dew,

(Courtesy: RCSD1) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for Richland Co. School District says two Hand Middle School students were taken to the emergency room Tuesday after reportedly getting sick after eating gummies. School administrators are investigating but Columbia Police say a 14 year old has been charged with possession of hash oil. District spokesperson Karen York says she is told…
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DHEC: One person exposed to Rabid Fox in Richland County

DHEC: fox found near Brunner Circle and High Pointe Drive in Blythewood
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–One person and three pets were exposed to a rabid fox in Richland County, say state health officials. According to DHEC, the fox was found near Brunner Circle and High Pointe Drive in Blythewood. DHEC says one person was potentially exposed and is seeing a healthcare provider. Three dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in…

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DHEC: 481 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 new deaths

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Wednesday, DHEC reported 481 new Coronavirus cases and 37 new deaths in South Carolina. According to health officials, 55% of eligible South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. If you are looking for a free vaccine, DHEC has locations across the state, click here https://scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations   Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC