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Lexington, Local News

Lexington County Coroner identifies shooting victim, Deputies make arrest

Deputies: West Columbia man in custody after fatal shooting
Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON CO, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified a man who was shot and killed Thursday on Glenn Road. According to the coroner, 66 year old Michael Duane Funny, of West Columbia, was shot multiple times in the upper body and died at the scene from the injuries he sustained. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a West Columbia…

Local Living
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Local Living: Cola Jazz Fest and Movies in the park

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Crysty Vaughan,

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living,  Cola Jazz is holding a membership anniversary party Sunday at 701 Whaley. Up next, Cola Jazz Fest takes place September 24, 2022 from 6pm t0 10pm at the SC State Museum and on September 25, 2022 at the Hampton Preston…

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Lightning Strikes and safety

CDC: chance of being struck by lightning in a given year is less than one in a million.
CNN,

CNN–According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the chance of being struck by lightning in a given year is less than one in a million. But a few recent high-profile cases make clear — lightning is dangerous — and can be deadly. Mandy Gaither has more. Categories: News Tags: HealthMinute

Family Leave Act
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SC Governor McMaster signs Family Leave Bill into law

The law provides state employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child
Rob Dew, Alex Tejada,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Thursday morning Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Family Leave Bill into law. The law provides state employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child. The Governor’s Office provided a break-down of how the leave works.   Birth of a child Provides 6 weeks of paid leave…

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CSX performing rail maintenance, part of S. Assembly remains closed temporarily

CSX railroad is performing maintenance on the tracks near South Assembly
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If your commute takes you near South Assembly street, you will need to find an alternate route. CSX railroad is performing maintenance on the tracks near South Assembly. According to Columbia Police, crews have temporarily closed the 600 block of South Assembly Street. It is expected to be closed until 8/25 at 6 p.m. You are asked…