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Fallen Florence officer laid to rest

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)– Florence law enforcement, friends and family are mourning the loss of a fallen officer. Investigator Farrah Turner is laid to rest Sunday. Turner succumbed to the injuries she received on October 3, during what deputies call an ‘ambush’. She is the second officer killed in the Florence shootings. ABC Columbia News has a crew in Florence and…

Halloween Pet Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking for a furry friend this Halloween?  The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will host a Halloween Adoption Special.  The adoption fees will be reduced to $31, say city officials. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming WHAT: Halloween Adoption Special WHERE: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC and…

Dinner with a view: ‘Dine on The Dam’ set for next year

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Ready to Dine on The Lake Murray Dam? This week the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce announced plans for ‘Dining on the Dam.’ It is set for April 17, 2019. Organizers say Dining on the Dam will feature dishes that incorporate certified SC grown products and views of beautiful Lake Murray. Tickets can be purchased for $99…

‘Boo at the Zoo’ underway at Riverbanks Zoo

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Riverbanks Zoo And Garden is scaring up a fall favorite. “Boo At The Zoo” is in full swing. Zoo-goers will enjoy visiting treat stations along the zoo’s trick-or-treat trail, splashing in a sea of soapy suds at Frankenstein’s foam zone… and join in a nightly costume parade. “Boo At The Zoo” runs through October 30th. Zoo officials ask…

Clemson v Florida State at noon on ABC in Tallahassee

CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO) – Dabo Swinney will face Willie Taggart for the first time when Clemson and Florida State will face off Saturday October 27 at noon in Tallahassee. The game will air on ABC Columbia. Saturday, October 27 Clemson at Florida State, Noon, ABC. Categories: Clemson, Local News, Local Sports, South Carolina Sports Tags: Clemson football

UPDATE: 1 person killed in shooting in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Richland County authorities confirm that one person has been found dead where deputies are investigating a shooting incident near Broad River Road Friday (10/26) night. RCSD confirmed the victim was shot and died at the location. According to RCSD, deputies were dispatched around 8:00 p.m. to the shooting incident on the 800 block of Beatty Road….