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Columbia Housing Authority residents to begin move to permanent housing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  It has been more than a week since residents from Allen-Benedict Court Apartments were evacuated by fire and police, due to gas leaks. ABC Columbia news has learned that residents have begun to move into permanent housing. Officials with the Columbia Housing Authority report that they have issued 159 “section 8 vouchers”. The C-H-A is expected to have…

The Comet launching “Van Pool” program

The Comet transit service is commiting to extending mobility in the Midlands by teaming up with Commute Enterprise to roll out a new ride share program. COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)-  The Comet transit service is extending mobility in the Midlands by teaming up with “Commute with Enterprise” to roll out a new program. Vanpool is a ride share program that will…

Free Tax help Saturday at Cooperative Ministry for those who qualify

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for help with your taxes? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program kicks off Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9 am to 2pm at the Cooperative Ministry. Organizers say taxpayers with an annual income of $55,000 or less may qualify for free tax preparation assistance through VITA. If you are interested, officials say you should bring a Photo ID,…

I-20 West bound near Exit 58 under construction today

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – SC DOT says I-20 West bound near Exit 58 will be under construction until 10 a.m. today. Officials say the left lane is closed at this time. Stay with ABC Columbia for updates. Construction; I-20 WB: btwn Exit58 & 1 mi W of Exit58, lft ln clsd, Began: 7:30PM, Sch end: 1/31 10AM.| 11:34P— SCDOT Midlands…

Unusual spike of pedestrian deaths in the Midlands

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in the Midlands. Troopers say the amount of fatalities they’ve seen have nearly doubled compared to this time last year. “We look at some of these fatalities and a handful of them are pedestrians on the roadway,” Lance Corporal David Jones, with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said. It ‘s a growing concern…