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Local Living: Angel Trees and Christmas Lights in Columbia

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. You can join the animals at Riverbanks Zoo for a happy holiday. Riverbanks’ Zoo is hosting “Lights before Christmas” on select evenings throughout the month of December. For more information on dates, tickets and times, just click here https://www.riverbanks.org/events/lights-before-christmas The State Fairgrounds is also lighting up for the Holidays.  You can check out…

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Consumer News: Gas prices on the way down

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In Consumer news, gas prices continue to drop in South Carolina. Prices at the pump in Columbia are nearly 4 cents lower than last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.90 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. The national average for gas stands at $3.32. a gallon.   Consumer News on ABC Columbia…

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SC Red Cross workers supporting relief efforts in Kentucky

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Red Cross workers are aiding efforts in Mayfield, Kentucky, following the deadly tornadoes that touched down over the weekend. Six Red Cross disaster workers from South Carolina will help check people into shelters, serve food, and provide spiritual care. Mandy McWherter, Interim Regional Director of Communications, with the Red Cross says they are facing challenges with…

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Coroner identifies bar shooting victim in Richland County

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday. According to Coroner Naida Rutherford, 45 year old Joyel T. Snell, of Fort Myers, Florida died after being involved in a shooting at Felicity’s Bar and Grill, 7708 Fairfield Road, on Sunday, December 12, 2021. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating. Categories: Local…

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Judge sets bond for Alex Murdaugh at $7 Million

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Bond was set Monday at $7 million for Alex Murdaugh, on his latest set of state grand jury charges. Video and audio recordings were not allowed in the hearing. Along with the $7 million, Judge Lee issued other conditions if Bond was paid, including being placed on house arrest, being subject to random drug tests, and receiving both…

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Woman dead after a shooting at a Richland County bar

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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, a woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Felicity Bar and Grill on Fairfield Road. Investigators say when deputies arrived on scene they found a woman out front suffering from a gunshot wound. According to the sheriff’s office, the woman was taken to the hospital where…

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Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes

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SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) – Red Cross of South Carolina disaster workers are headed to Mayfield, Kentucky to help with relief following the deadly tornadoes that touched down this weekend across multiple states in the center of the country. The Red Cross of South Carolina says four workers are deploying in-person to Mayfield, Kentucky to support disaster operations, but that number…

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Local church hosts Guns for Gifts Drive

Miya Payton,

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Right Directional Church International is hoping to curb the rising gun violence in the midlands by hosting a Guns for Gifts Drive. On Saturday, December 12th, the church held a gun buy back event at its family life center on Broad River Road. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department was on site to collect the guns….

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Deadly single-vehicle crash in Lexington County

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LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the Lexington County Coroner, one person died after a single-vehicle accident on Charleston Highway in Lexington County. Investigators say on December 10, Keith Russell Defee, 61, of Gaston was traveling southbound when his vehicle went off the right side of the roadway, struck a culvert, and overturned. Defee, who was not wearing a…

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President Biden to speak at SC State Commencement

Crysty Vaughan,

ORANGEBURG. SC (WOLO) — South Carolina State University announced that President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker at graduation. Courtesy SC State University The December Graduation at SC State University will take place Friday,  December 17th. Biden is set to deliver the commencement address at Smith Hammond Middleton Memorial Center at 10 a.m. Commencement seating will be limited to…