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City of Columbia Municipal Election precinct changes

Tuesday, November 2 is election day in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, November 2 is election day in Columbia. Voting precincts for the City’s Municipal election will be at MLK Park, Main Street United Methodist, Hyatt Park Elementary, The Harbison Community Center and St. Andrews Middle school. Residents can also vote absentee in person at either the Richland or Lexington County Administration buildings until November 1, at 5pm….

SC resident indicted in connection with Capitol Riot

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — A South Carolina resident is indicted in the investigation into the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. According to the US Attorney’s Office,  George Tenney of Anderson is accused of pushing an employee of the House Sergeant at Arms and joining in the effort to force open the doors of the capitol to allow…

USGS: 2.2 magnitude Earthquake reported near Jenkinsville

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude Earthquake near Jenkinsville, S.C. at 12:41 p.m. Monday. According to the USGS, the depth of the quake was 3.8 If you experience an Earthquake, or felt the Earthquake in Jenkinsville you can report information to the USGS here https://earthquake.usgs.gov/ Categories: Local News, News Tags: Earthquake

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Segra Park

You can lace up your shoes for the cause Saturday, October 30

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can lace up your shoes for a good cause this weekend. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s event takes place Saturday, October 30 at Segra park. Registration begins at 9am. Participants can honor those affected by the disease and share their personal reasons to end the disease. To register or for more information visit: alz.org/walk. Categories: Digital…

DHEC: 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths

DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday DHEC reported 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported a percent positive of 4.6%. DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for times and locations click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

October Adoption special at Columbia Animal Services

All dog and cat adoptions will be $20

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You still have time to bring home a furry friend.  Columbia Animal Services says it is offering an October adoption special now through October 31, 2021. All dog and cat adoptions will be $20. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines, and deworming.  WHO: Columbia Animal Services  WHEN: Now until October 31, 2021  WHERE: 127 Humane…