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Richland Library to Offer Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying Households

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Do you need help with your taxes? The Richland County Library is teaming up with the Cooperative Ministry to offer community members free tax preparation. The Free tax preparation is for households making $54,000 or less, according to Library officials. Volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will offer their services from 2 p.m. to…
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City of Columbia Holds Groundbreaking for Veranda at North Main

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, City leaders, along with the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc.  hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new apartment units.  City leaders say the new apartments will be located off North Main Street in the 37 hundred block. According to city officials, The Veranda at North Main will be a 58 unit apartment complex. City officials say…
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Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The 3rd Annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off spiced things up Sunday, all for a good cause. Dozens of people came out to the tasty event that featured unique chili dishes. Organizers with the Lexington County Blowfish say one of the main themes this year seemed to fit perfect with the famously hot city. Proceeds from the…
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Veteran’s Town Hall Planned for Orangeburg

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran’s Town Hall meeting February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set for 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County Council Chamber at 1437 Amelia Street in Orangeburg.  According to DORN VA officials, representatives will be available to provide updates about Dorn…
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Survivor of Florida School Shooting Used His Body as Human Shield to Protect Classmates

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When he and his classmates came face-to-face with a gunman shooting up their Florida school, Anthony Borges put the lives of others before his own, a friend who survived thanks to the teenager and his father told ABC News. A soccer player at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 15-year-old Anthony placed his body between alleged mass killer Nikolas Cruz and…
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An Arrest in Gaston Shooting

Alexis Frazier,

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is charged for attempted murder in a shooting on Havenwood Drive Saturday in Gaston, according to Lexington County Deputies. The suspect, Michael Parker, 37 is accused of shooting one person and assaulting two others following an argument. The victim is expected to be okay.   Categories: Lexington, Local News, News
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Police Arrest Woman Accused of Hitting 3 Men With Car

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of injuring three men during a hit and run Saturday night. Adriane Theresa Kempinski is charged with Hit and Run Involving Great Bodily Injury, Two Counts of Hit and Run Involving Minor Injury, Three Counts of Failing to Render Aid, Driving Too Fast for Conditions, and No Driver’s License. Shortly after 9:00pm officers responded to…
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Deputies Arrest Man accused of Beating, Sexually Assaulting 85-Year-Old Woman

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman. Deputies arrested Marquille Rondale Livingston, 36, on Saturday and charged him with burglary 1st, criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and petit larceny. Sheriff Leon Lott said the incident happened on Valentines day on Brighton Hill Road. According to Deputies, Livingston gained entry into the…
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USC Law School Students Help those in Need with Free Tax Preparation

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some students at the University of South Carolina are helping those in need get their taxes done, for free. USC Law students will provide the free help to low-income and elderly South Carolinians through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, say USC officials. According to USC, the students will prepare the tax returns…