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Roll up your sleeve: Community Blood Drive in Lexington this week

Community Blood Drive Wednesday 420 Hendrix Street in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– You can roll up your sleeve and help give the Gift of Life. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is inviting donors to join them at a Community Blood Drive Wednesday. It will take place on July 7th from 8-5 p.m. at 420 Hendrix Street in Lexington. You can log on to the Red Cross for information on…

Columbia Police continue to investigate fatal shooting near Caughman Road

Police say investigators responded to fatal shooting around 5am Monday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning. According to Police, the fatal shooting happened in the Moores Creek community near Caughman Road. Police say investigators responded to Musgroves Mill Lane around 5am Monday. There is limited information at this time. The Richland County Coroner’s office is also investigating.      …

Lexington police searching for missing teen

Provided by LPD Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– UPDATE: The Lexington Police Department says Micah Longstreet returned home to his family.   Police in Lexington are searching for a missing teen. Investigators say 18 year old Micah Longstreet left his home on Cumberland Dr. Saturday morning and has not been seen or heard from since. Police say he is around 5’5” and…

Prisma Health closes Colonial Life Arena Vaccination site- New site to open at Prisma Health Richland

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health has closed the COVID-19 vaccination site at Colonial Life Arena. Prisma Health says a vaccination site will reopen at Prisma Health Richland Hospital on Wednesday. Officials say this site will be open from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. Prisma says the move comes as there are numerous options for South Carolinians to get their shot. Those…

City of Columbia Offices Closed Monday for Independence Day Holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A reminder on this Monday that in observance of the July 4th Holiday, the City of Columbia offices will be closed today, July 5, 2021. City officials say garbage, recycling and yard trash collection routes will remain on regular schedule. And of course, Emergency police, fire and rescue services can be reached by calling 9-1-1, say City…