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AT&T customers face widespread outages Monday

The provider was down for several hours Monday morning
ABC Columbia Staff, Rebecca Ball,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — If you were having issues connection to the internet or making a call on your cell phone Monday and you have AT&T for service, you weren’t alone. AT&T and first net customers reported numerous widespread outages in our area Monday morning and across the state affecting mobile phone services. The areas with outages include Columbia, Greenville…

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Blue Flour closes Main street location permanently

The eatery known for its coffee, and baked goods says they have fallen victim to COVID-19 and will not reopen
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Blue Flour Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The coronavirus pandemic is still having a ripple effect on businesses through out the country and right here in the Capitol city. The Blue Flour Bakery which has been closed since the outbreak started to rear its head in Columbia says the lights will remain off and doors closed. While the bakery says…

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Local News, News, State

SC police find guns in car surrounded by protesters

Associated Press,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Police in South Carolina spotted a truck surrounded by protesters over the weekend and discovered two men inside with loaded handguns, a rifle, a wooden club, knives and a stun gun, among other weapons. Charleston police say officers intervened when they saw a group of protesters leave the main crowd and surround a truck in a…

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Local News, Sumter

UPDATE: Sumter Police say missing woman found safe

After disappearing Sunday , authorities say Gould was located Monday night and is safe
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter Police Department Sumter, SC (WOLO) —  The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is thanking residents who kept their eyes peeled for a resident they say disappeared. Investigators say she was last seen between September 17th and 18th at a family member’s home on Dorsey Drive. Officials say Gould suffers with a mental heath condition. Monday night, Sumter officials say…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Health, Local News, Richland

Richland County Councilwoman hosts free mask giveaway

The giveaway is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Richland County Council Richland County, SC (WOLO) — Richland County is in the process of distributing more than 67 thousand masks in an overall effort to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Councilwoman Allison Terracio, along with Columbia-Richland Fire Chief, Aubrey Jenkins will provide masks to businesses in the Five Points entertainment district, so they can then be given…