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Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, you have a chance to go fishing for a good cause. On September 11, 2022 the non-profit “For His Glory Outdoors” will host a bass-fishing tournament on Lake Murray. The winning angler will take home one thousand dollars. For-His-Glory-outdoors is…

SC Health officials encourage use of Overdose Prevention Resources

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. According to state health officials, South Carolina is experiencing a disturbing increase in the number of drug overdose deaths, especially overdose deaths involving fentanyl. DHEC and DAODAS Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day today. State Health officials say from 2019 to 2020, the total number of opioid-involved overdose deaths in South Carolina…

Columbia Police: teen arrested, accused of bringing loaded gun to school

Police: 17-year-old facing charges of Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol, Carrying a Weapon on School Property

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to Columbia Police, a 17-year-old male is accused of bringing a loaded gun to C.A. Johnson High School. Columbia Police say they have charged the 17-year-old with Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol, Carrying a Weapon on School Property, and possession of a Weapon by Person under 18. The teen was taken to the juvenile section of…

City of Columbia offices to be closed on Labor Day

City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, September 5

(Courtesy: City of Columbia) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you need to do business with City of Columbia Government, keep in mind that Monday is a holiday. According to the City, in observance of Labor Day, the City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022. Solid Waste will be operating on regular schedule on Monday, September 5,…

Deputies: Lexington Medical Center Medical Park evacuated following bomb threat

Photo:Rich Wandover Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept as well as a spokesperson for Lexington Medical Center confirm that a Lexington Medical Park Two was evacuated Wednesday following a bomb threat. Investigators say deputies and hospital security are working to determine the validity of the threat. Officials say no injuries have been reported. The building was…

Update: Endangered Newberry man found

Source: Newberry Police Dept. Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in Newberry have issued an endangered person alert for a man they say has not been seen since Tuesday. Investigators say Larry Lindsay, 71, was last seen at a nail salon on Main St. in Newberry at 7:12pm. Officials say he is wearing a blue checkered shirt, green pants, and a black Pittsburgh…