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BA5 Omicron Variant spreading more rapidly

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The newest omicron variant BA5 is causing a surge in cases. Prisma Health is warning people in the Midlands to take the necessary precautions to protect their health.  Doctor Helmut Albrecht with Prisma Health says Omicron variant BA5 spreads incredibly fast and  it’s impacting those who are fully vaccinated.  “It’s probably the worst virus we’ve seen…

Local Living: Teacher recruitment fair, plus Guardians of the Night K9 5K

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,  grab the resumes. Richland School District Two is hosting a Recruitment Fair Tuesday, July 26th. It will take place at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation on Fashion Drive from 9am-12pm. No registration is required. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department…

Richland Co. Fire Marshal: Sunday morning fire that claimed life was intentionally set

early morning fire, Sunday, on Sands Street intentionally set says Fire Marshal

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)–  The Richland County Fire Marshal’s Office says it has determined that an early morning fire, Sunday, on Sands Street that took the life of one person, was intentionally set. According to investigators, they determined the fire started on the front exterior of the residence. The case has been turned over to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department….

Back to School Shopping amid inflation

ABC's Rebecca Jarvis has some ways to make it work

ABC NEWS- Inflation is sending prices for staples soaring. Families have to stretch even further for back-to-school supplies. ABC’s Rebecca Jarvis has some ways to make it work. Categories: National News Tags: Back to School

COMET bus off road, down embankment

COMET Bus off of the roadway and down an embankment

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating what caused a COMET Bus to go off the road and into an embankment. Columbia Fire officials say it happened on Colonial Drive and Surrey Street around 9am Monday. 10 people, including the bus driver were transported to the hospital, say officials. No word yet on the extent of their injuries. Columbia Police…

RCSD: Shots fired at vehicle of Forest Acres Police Officer

Forest Acres Police and Richland County Deputies are investigating

ABC Columbia News (FILE) FOREST ACRES, SC (WOLO)–A Forest Acres Police Officer was not injured, after police say shots were fired at the patrol car Monday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies, around 1:30 am, the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in a neighborhood off Decker Boulevard. Deputies say, as the officer followed…