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Saluda County Sheriff’s Office: Suspect arrested after stabbing man multiple times

(SOURCE: SCSO) SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A suspect is now behind bars after stabbing a man multiple times. According to the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to John J. Rushton Road after a stabbing on Sunday, August 14th. Deputies say they found a male victim with multiple stab wounds to his body. The suspect, Killijah Herbert, fled the…

Mosquito Spraying to continue in City of Columbia

City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season

ABC Columbia video image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will continue to spray for mosquitoes for the remainder of the Summer. According to City officials, in an effort to control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness, the City of Columbia will be spraying for adult mosquitoes through the remainder of the season. Officials say the…

Free Pet Adoptions this month at Columbia Animal Services

All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event, August 1 – August 31

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in local shelters. All adoptions will be free for the duration of the event,…

SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–Investigators with SLED are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg Co. According to authorities a Eutawville police officer responded to a call for service and there was an exchange of gunfire between police and an armed man. SLED says Tyler Mendez, 27 was killed in the exchange, not officers were injured. According SLED this was the 23rd officer…

New CDC Guidelines on COVID-19

Health officials easing recommendations for unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus

ABC NEWS–Now to the latest on COVID-19 and the new guidelines released by the CDC this week. Health officials easing recommendations for unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus. ABC’s Reena Roy has the details. Categories: National News, News Tags: CDC, covid-19 vaccine

Local coffee shop owners react to rising costs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You might have noticed that your morning cup of coffee costs a little more recently. According to NPD marketing research, the average cup of coffee is up by about 9% nationwide, compared to last year. Bart Baldwin, the owner of Bart’s Coffee Shop in Chapin, finds that supplies that go into providing a cup of coffee have…