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Prices for beef, chicken rise to new highs as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

The closing of processing plants, restaurants affected supply lines for producers

Jul 9, 2020 6:12 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you might have seen that some meats are more expensive. The US Department of Agriculture says the prices of many products, including beef and chicken, have gone up since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Recent data shows that the price of ground beef is $4.46/lb, up from $3.81/lb last June….

Does your water taste weird? There’s a reason.

Jul 9, 2020 4:53 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– If you live in Columbia and you feel like your water’s tasted a little off lately, you’re not wrong. The Columbia Water Department tweeted Wednesday that customers may have noticed a chlorine taste and odor in their tap water starting Tuesday. Officials say this was due to a brief interruption of the addition of ammonia to the…

Suspects sought in deadly weekend shooting

Jul 9, 2020 4:20 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. are looking for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say Tony Trapp,23, shot and killed a man at Rowan Apartments on Southern Drive Sunday night. Investigators say Trapp is armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Deputies say they are also searching for the driver of a 2020 silver Toyota…

Hugh Weathers tests positive for COVID-19

Jul 9, 2020 4:01 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Department of Agriculture says Director Hugh Weathers tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for the department says Weathers was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is experiencing only minor symptoms. Today, Commissioner of Agriculture @HughWeathers was notified that he’d tested positive for COVID-19. He was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is…

380 new jobs coming to Midlands

Jul 9, 2020 3:51 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–380 new jobs are on the way to the Midlands. Thursday the governor’s office announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals is expanding its operations in West Columbia. In addition to the new jobs the expansion brings an investment of $215.8 million. Officials say the expansion should be complete by early next year. If you’re interested in applying go to nephronpharm.com/careers Categories:…

Winds of change? John Farley looks at weather’s effect on ball

Jul 9, 2020 12:54 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The wind blowing out at Wrigley Field. The tricky breeze in San Francisco. The heat in Los Angeles.

Man arrested after breaking into Camden Highway store in Dalzell

Jul 9, 2020 8:06 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

Sumter County deputies say one man has been arrested for breaking into a store on Camden Highway on Wednesday.

Area non profit offers COVID-19 sanitation kits to families with disabilities

Able SC is offering the kits for free click below to see if you qualify

Jul 8, 2020 9:48 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Able SC, the non profit organization that is committed to helping those living with disabilities continue do so as independently as possible. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, and numbers of cases increase, the organization is hoping to help. The non-profit says they are offering free COVID-19 Sanitation Kits to those who live in households where a family…

Richland Co. pools open for summer with precautions in place

Richland County pools are now open for the first time this summer, and you can swim for free.

Jul 8, 2020 6:30 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County pools are now open for the first time this summer, and you can swim for free. But there are some changes and precautions in place as numbers of COVID-19 cases rise. “We want you to come out and swim, and we want you to be safe cause that’s our thing. Safety is our number…

AG Barr: Funding police departments is just as important as rebuilding trust with minority communities

The Attorney General was in Columbia Wednesday to talk with faith leaders and officers

Jul 8, 2020 6:28 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –United States Attorney General William Barr says reform is needed to mend the relationship between law enforcement and the African American community. The Attorney General was in Columbia Wednesday morning to talk with community leaders and officers about changes they’d like to see. After talking with community leaders and law enforcement, Attorney General Bill Barr says he’s…

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Prices for beef, chicken rise to new highs as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

The closing of processing plants, restaurants affected supply lines for producers

Does your water taste weird? There’s a reason.

Suspects sought in deadly weekend shooting

Hugh Weathers tests positive for COVID-19

380 new jobs coming to Midlands

Winds of change? John Farley looks at weather’s effect on ball

Man arrested after breaking into Camden Highway store in Dalzell

Area non profit offers COVID-19 sanitation kits to families with disabilities

Able SC is offering the kits for free click below to see if you qualify

Richland Co. pools open for summer with precautions in place

Richland County pools are now open for the first time this summer, and you can swim for free.

AG Barr: Funding police departments is just as important as rebuilding trust with minority communities

The Attorney General was in Columbia Wednesday to talk with faith leaders and officers

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