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Lexington County to hold Oath of office ceremony

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON,  SC (WOLO)– The County of Lexington is ready to ring in the new year with newly elected officials for some County offices. Lexington County Council will hold an Oath of Office ceremony Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Dorothy K. Black Council Chambers located on the second floor of the Lexington County Administration building, 212 S….
Local News, Richland

Drew Wellness center hosting Health Fair

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for a new you this New Year? The City of Columbia is offering a Health Fair in January. City officials say the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will host a free Community Health Fair on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. The health fair will include free health screenings, an activity zone and exhibitors. WHAT: Drew Wellness…
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Home for the holidays pet adoption

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COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)-  Columbia Animal Services will be holding its annual “home for the holidays” pet adoption special. Columbia Animal Services will be holding its annual “home for the holidays” pet adoption special. The fee is only $25 and includes spaying/ neutering, a microchip, and heart worm test as well as vaccinations and deworming. The special will run until December…
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Prices at pump drop ahead of New Year

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As we celebrate the end of the holidays and prepare for the New year,  prices at the pump continue to drop. According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in Columbia have fallen 4 cents a gallon in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $1.93 a gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. The national average…
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City of Columbia offering free meter parking on New Year’s Day

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, (WOLO) —  Looking to grab a parking space downtown Columbia during the holidays? The City of Columbia has released a parking services schedule. NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY 2018 ON-STREET METER OPERATIONS Complimentary/NO ENFORCEMENT CITY WIDE –   Tuesday, January 1st – Note: Normal Enforcement Operations on Monday 12/31. *FIVE POINTS to be enforced on Saturday, December 29th CITY PARKING DECK OPERATIONS…
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Midlands church holds Christmas Eve outreach program

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A Midlands church made sure people in need had a holiday meal Monday. Monday afternoon St. John Baptist Church held its 21st annual Christmas Eve Outreach Ministry program. More than 300 people living in low income communities and shelters throughout the area took part in the event. St. John began its Christmas Eve outreach in 1997. Categories: Local…