CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP): The 2020 U.S. Census numbers mean less state funding for 35 of South Carolina’s 46 counties. The Local Government Fund provides money to counties based off their share of the state population. South Carolina grew 10.7% from 2010 to 2020, so only counties that grew faster than that rate will see more money. Those 11 counties are:…
31-year-old Nakia Miller was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has numerous mobile and vaccination sites across South Carolina. The vaccinations are free. To find a vaccine location…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can bring home a furry friend in October. Columbia Animal Services says it is offering an October adoption special now through October 31, 2021. All dog and cat adoption 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 Lane,…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You may need to take an alternate route if walking the Riverwalk. West Columbia officials say the portion of the West Columbia Riverwalk from Moffatt Street to the Gervais Street Bridge is temporarily closed to the public due to flooding. Categories: Lexington, Local News Tags: riverwalk
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical. The Big Red Barn Retreat is hosting a Fall Jam this Saturday! The event will have a concert featuring country music artist Joe Nichols at Segra Park. Tickets cost $25 in advance and $35 at the gate. The concert will benefit veterans and first responders….
Lancaster Co., SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that took place Friday between deputy and a civilian armed with a gun. Authorities say deputies were trying to issue a search warrant at a home officials believed was connected to a missing persons case. When deputies arrived at the Lancaster County…
(CNN) — Experts say some 5 to 11 year olds could be fully vaccinated by Thanksgiving. Britt Conway has five things parents should know as this process moves forward. Categories: National News, News
WASHINGTON (AP) _U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy with many companies struggling to fill millions of open jobs. Friday’s report from the Labor Department also showed that the unemployment rate sank last month from 5.2% to 4.8%. The rate fell in…
WASHINGTON (AP) – A U.S. official says Americans will meet with senior Taliban officials for talks to ease evacuations of foreign nationals and some Afghans from Afghanistan. The focus of talks Saturday and Sunday in Doha, Qatar, will be holding Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders to commitments that they would allow Americans and other foreign nationals to leave the country. The U.S….
