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ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is working to keep you cool in the heat of summer. The City says they will operate misting stations in several parks when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. The misting stations will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Misting Stations: Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Riverfront…
The Sumter Police Department says a man who is already is custody for an unrelated investigation has now been charged with a murder that occurred in 2018.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, one Midlands School District is hosting several clinics. Richland School District One, Prisma Health and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will host four free drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics this summer. You can get your shot on July 1 and July 22 at Caughman Road…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Emergency rental assistance funds are still available for Richland County renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the County, The U.S. Treasury Department awarded the county 12.5 million to help renters. The program provides up to 12 months of rental and utility assistance, plus an additional three months if funds are available. To apply, Richland County…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A big change for unemployment. According to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, all federal pandemic programs for South Carolina will end this Saturday, June 26, 2021. DEW officials say on Sunday the only active unemployment program in South Carolina will be the standard state UI benefit program. In order for claimants to receive their…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting free teen nights over the next few months. Prime Time in the Parks runs certain Fridays from 7-10 p.m. Organizers say the free event provides a fun and safe environment for all teens between the ages 13-17. The city says Prime Time in the Parks events will…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Prices at the pump are on the rise as we get ready for the July 4th travel weekend. According to GasBuddy, drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $2.68 a gallon. According to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 350 stations in Columbia, prices are nearly 15 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Summer brings sun and fun and pesky mosquitoes. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has tips to help prevent bites from mosquitoes, as part of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. “As warm weather arrives and people encounter more mosquitoes, protecting yourself from bites becomes more important,” said Dr. Chris Evans, State Public Health Entomologist…
Rock Hill, SC (CNN) –Online video sparked protests over the forcible arrests of two brothers in Rock Hill this week. The incident happened at a gas station on Wednesday — and protestors have been taking to the streets since. Rock Hill Police say they made a total of 11 arrests Thursday night. Protesters were arrested on a number of charges…
