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Supply Chain
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Local Businesses dealing with supply chain issues

We spoke with the owner of Uptown Gifts about supply chain impacts
ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)–Local businesses are experiencing product delays due to supply chain issues. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton spoke with those dealing with the disruption as the holiday season approaches. Products are arriving much later than normal for the holidays. Michelle Cormier owner of Uptown Gifts “Normally I would get my Christmas merchandise in July so that you are well prepared…

Gas Prices Rising
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Gas Prices spike in Columbia

Prices at the pump are $1.28 a gallon higher than a year ago
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You will be digging deeper into your wallet for gas. Gas prices in Columbia are up nearly 7 cents a gallon. Drivers are paying an average of $3.09 in the Midlands, according to GasBuddy. Right now, prices at the pump are $1.28 a gallon higher than a year ago. Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices

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Local Living: A look at some Halloween events and more in the Midlands

Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. It’s time to celebrate scary season at Riverbanks Zoo. ‘Boo at the Zoo’ runs select nights through October 30th from 6 pm to 9 pm. It features Halloween trick or treating, magic, and the Mummy’s Eeky Freaky Dance party. Zoo officials remind you that tickets are limited, so you’ll need them online.  https://www.riverbanks.org/events/boo-at-the-zoo…
Local News, Politics

City of Columbia Municipal Election precinct changes

Tuesday, November 2 is election day in Columbia
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, November 2 is election day in Columbia. Voting precincts for the City’s Municipal election will be at MLK Park, Main Street United Methodist, Hyatt Park Elementary, The Harbison Community Center and St. Andrews Middle school. Residents can also vote absentee in person at either the Richland or Lexington County Administration buildings until November 1, at 5pm….

Riot
Local News, Politics

SC resident indicted in connection with Capitol Riot

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — A South Carolina resident is indicted in the investigation into the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. According to the US Attorney’s Office,  George Tenney of Anderson is accused of pushing an employee of the House Sergeant at Arms and joining in the effort to force open the doors of the capitol to allow…

Quake
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USGS: 2.2 magnitude Earthquake reported near Jenkinsville

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude Earthquake near Jenkinsville, S.C. at 12:41 p.m. Monday. According to the USGS, the depth of the quake was 3.8 If you experience an Earthquake, or felt the Earthquake in Jenkinsville you can report information to the USGS here https://earthquake.usgs.gov/ Categories: Local News, News Tags: Earthquake
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Segra Park

You can lace up your shoes for the cause Saturday, October 30
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can lace up your shoes for a good cause this weekend. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s event takes place Saturday, October 30 at Segra park. Registration begins at 9am. Participants can honor those affected by the disease and share their personal reasons to end the disease. To register or for more information visit: alz.org/walk. Categories: Digital…

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DHEC: 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths

DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday DHEC reported 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported a percent positive of 4.6%. DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for times and locations click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC