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Local Living: A look at events across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here's your Look at Local Living. You can walk for a cause this weekend. The Hardy Handz Foundation will host their 'Purple Warrior walk for Epilepsy'  Saturday at 9 am. Registration…

DHEC: 727 new Coronavirus cases and 34 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Here are the latest COVID-19 numbers, for South Carolina, for Thursday. DHEC reported 727 new cases of Coronavirus and 34 new deaths. Health officials say at least 62% of eligible South Carolinians have received…

Traffic advisory: Huger street temporarily shut down

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Police Department is asking drivers to aware, and if possible stay clear of Huger street at I-26 outbound. According to authorities, a single vehicle accident took place just…

Local Living: Adoption Special and Autumn Faire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)---Now for a look at Local Living. The City of Columbia is kicking off its annual Dr. Martin Luther King 'Honor the Dream' food drive. It benefits Harvest Hope Food bank. Some…

District: Students sickened after eating drug-laced candy

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Richland Co. School District says two Hand Middle School students were taken to the emergency room Tuesday after reportedly getting sick after eating gummies. School administrators are investigating…

DHEC: One person exposed to Rabid Fox in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--One person and three pets were exposed to a rabid fox in Richland County, say state health officials. According to DHEC, the fox was found near Brunner Circle and High Pointe Drive in Blythewood. DHEC says one person…

DHEC: 481 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Wednesday, DHEC reported 481 new Coronavirus cases and 37 new deaths in South Carolina. According to health officials, 55% of eligible South Carolinians are fully vaccinated. If you are looking for a free…

LIVE UPDATE on Election Day in Columbia

Polls closed just a few hours ago, as Columbia residents cast their vote for the city's next mayor. ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada was live at Daniel Rickenmann's watch party on Main Street. 

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