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City of Columbia Municipal Election precinct changes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, November 2 is election day in Columbia. Voting precincts for the City's Municipal election will be at MLK Park, Main Street United Methodist, Hyatt Park Elementary, The Harbison Community Center and St. Andrews Middle school. Residents…

SC resident indicted in connection with Capitol Riot

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) -- A South Carolina resident is indicted in the investigation into the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. According to the US Attorney's Office,ย  George Tenney of Anderson is accused…

USGS: 2.2 magnitude Earthquake reported near Jenkinsville

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.2 magnitude Earthquake near Jenkinsville, S.C. at 12:41 p.m. Monday. According to the USGS, the depth of the quake was 3.8 If you experience an Earthquake, or felt the Earthquake in…

Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Segra Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can lace up your shoes for a good cause this weekend. The Walk to End Alzheimer's event takes place Saturday, October 30 at Segra park. Registration begins at 9am. Participants…

DHEC: 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday DHEC reported 684 new cases of COVID-19 and 3 new deaths. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported a percent positive of 4.6%. DHEC is hosting free vaccine…

October Adoption special at Columbia Animal Services

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You still have time to bring home a furry friend. ย Columbia Animal Services says it is offering an October adoption special now through October 31, 2021. All dog and cat adoptions will be $20. All adoptions will…

Could a vaccine mandate for City of Columbia employees be on its way?

With private companies issuing vaccine mandates in Columbia, the city itself has yet to do so for its employees. The city audited its workforce last month and found that just more than half of employees were vaccinated. Since offering a $500 incentive to get the shot, that percentage is up to 78%.

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