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West Columbia welcomes annual Fall Back Fest

This is the 5th year for the special shopping extravaganza
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: West Columbia West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The holidays are upon us and while many people are trying to order ahead of time to make sure their special gifts get to their destination in time, you have the chance to shop early and shop local. Friday November 5, 2021 West Columbia will holds its annual Fall Back Fest which…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News

A virtual veterans career fair gives vets a chance to meet with dozens of employers

The career fair take place Tuesday November 9, 2021
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs are encouraging all veterans in the palmetto state looking to continue a career of service to take part in the veterans virtual career fair on Tuesday. The virtual career fair provides veterans with an opportunity to explore jobs with more than 35 state agencies and higher…
Lexington, Local News, News

Deputies search for suspects accused of laundry mat burglaries

Authorities say the trio has attempted to break into the coin machine on different ocassions
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department Lexington Co., SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County  Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate three people accused of several burglaries in West Columbia. Authorities say the man and woman seen in this surveillance video provided by Lexington deputies are suspected trying to steal money out of the coin machine at 2714 Emanuel…

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Local News, News, Richland

Richland coroner identifies victim killed in an apartment complex shooting

Authorities say the shooting place Tuesday around 5 in the evening
ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Columbia. Around 5 p.m. Tuesday, deputies say they were called to an apartment complex on National Guard Road for reports of a shooting. Once on the scene, authorities say they discovered a 25-year-old man suffering from gunshot…

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National News, News

AP: Republican lawmakers across country opposing Biden’s vaccine mandate

Associated Press,

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Republican governors, lawmakers and attorneys general are forming a wall of opposition to President Joe Biden’s plan to require vaccinations or COVID-19 testing at all private employers of 100 workers or more. They have adopted laws to exempt employers in their state, filed lawsuits and in some cases are ensuring that workers who are fired…

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Local News

Local Living: A look at events across the Midlands

Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here’s your Look at Local Living. You can walk for a cause this weekend. The Hardy Handz Foundation will host their ‘Purple Warrior walk for Epilepsy’  Saturday at 9 am. Registration is $25 and you also have the option to pledge a donation for every mile you plan to walk. For more information, click here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purple-warrior-walk-for-epilepsy-tickets-181419790477 Building Better…

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Local News, State

Governor McMaster issues Executive Order barring SC cabinet agencies from enforcing vaccine mandate

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A new Federal mandate will require nearly 100 million workers across the Country to get the COVID-19 vaccine by January, 4 2022. If businesses do not comply with either getting all employees vaccinated or undergoing regular testing, they could face thousands of dollars in fines from the Federal Government. “We have been stunned at the overreach of…
Local News

“This is Garbage” says SC Attorney General on Federal Vaccine Mandate

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– In a statement released by the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, SC Attorney General Alan Wilson reacted to the OSHA vaccine mandate. “This is garbage and it’s unconstitutional so we will be fighting it. OSHA does not have the authority for this kind of mandate,” Attorney General Wilson said. Wilson went on to say that South Carolina…

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Local News, State

McMaster: Unemployment Insurance Tax rates will decrease or remain same for state’s employers

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– At the State House Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced that businesses in the state would either see a decrease, or the same unemployment insurance tax rate next year. This after the State General Assembly invested Federal Cares Act funding into the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund last year, essentially allowing South Carolina to avoid federal…