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Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, the City of Columbia is looking for volunteers for a traffic study, to better understand who uses the roadways, streets, and sidewalks. Officials say the study will look at how to make Columbia Streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Volunteers will…

City of Columbia Public Works hosting open interviews on Wednesday

Visit Public Works every Wednesday from 9am to 11am for open interviews

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia’s Public Works is looking to fill a number of positions. According to City officials, the following positions are open: Solid Waste (Maintenance Assistants) Forestry & Beautification (Crew Leaders and Tree Trimmers) Street Division (Equipment Operators and Truck Drivers (CDL required) Animal Services (Kennel Workers) WHAT: Visit Public Works every Wednesday from 9am to 11am…

Former Clarendon Co. deputy charged with offenses involving minor

Source: Clarendon Co. Deteniton Center Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators with SLED say a now former Clarendon Co. Deputy was arrested Thursday accused of several charges involving a minor. Officials with SLED say Antonio Pearson is accused of Misconduct in Office, Disseminating Obscene Material to a person under the age of 18,  Criminal Sexual Conduct with a minor under the…

Dr. Phil and Judge Judy are changing times on ABC COLUMBIA beginning August 29

Programming Update on ABC COLUMBIA

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here is a programming note from ABC COLUMBIA. Judge Judy & Dr. Phil are changing times effective Monday 8/29/22. Dr. Phil will air at 3pm beginning August 29. Judge Judy will air at 4pm beginning August 29, followed by ABC Columbia News at Five.   Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News Tags: ABC Columbia News…

SC State to implement security measures following shooting

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–South carolina state university was placed on lock down over the weekend. According to a spokesperson, the Orangeburg HBCU the school was placed on lock down just before midnight Sunday following a shooting near campus on Buckley St. Official say the lock down was lifted at 2am Sunday. The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office identified the victim of the…

Gas prices in the Midlands down nearly 30 cents over the last month

The National average now stands at $3.86 a gallon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is some good news for your wallet. Gas prices in the Midlands are down 36 cents over the last month. Right now, drivers are paying an average of $3.34 a gallon , according to GasBuddy. The National average now stands at $3.86 a gallon. Gas Buddy says prices have dropped for the tenth straight week in…