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Fairfield County Coroner’s Office identifies body found in October as man reported missing in September 2019

On October 21, 2020, the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to the Peay Ridge Community, along with the Fairfield County Coroner’s Office, where a hunter reported finding human remains. According to officials, DNA testing revealed that the body belonged to Kirk Anthony Hall, who had been reported missing from the same community on September 13, 2019. 

Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations available at Lexington Medical Center

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – People looking for a COVID-19 vaccine have two walk-in options at Lexington Medical Center. The health system is accepting walk-ins inside the hospital auditorium and at Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia. Hundreds of spots are available this week. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available at both locations. All individuals ages 16 and up are now…

Emergency Rental Assistance Program launches for eligible Richland County renters

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Home renters in Richland County may now be eligible for financial help if they’ve been affected by COVID-19. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched today, designed to help get eligible avoid the loss of utilities or eviction. You may qualify if: You rent in Richland County You have to have a household income no more than 80 percent…