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State health officials work with schools for vaccination clinics

Richland School District Two is working with state health workers to provide TDAP immunizations in middle schools for whooping cough.

Group provides assistance to elderly when springing forward

We're springing forward this weekend, and while you have to turn the clock ahead and lose an hour of sleep, there's something else to keep in mind.

Gov's office: Haley on jobs trip outside SC, won't say where

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is traveling outside South Carolina, but the governor's office refuses to give her whereabouts, saying only that she's on a job recruiting trip.

3 arrested for defrauding SC jobless benefits agency

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Three people have been charged with defrauding South Carolina's jobless benefits agency out of $70,000.

Job Fair In The Midlands

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- you have a chance to find a job tomorrow. E-C-P-I University will host its second annual midlands job fair.

Man Arrested After Hitting York Officer with Car

YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A Clover man has been arrested after he hit a York police officer with a car.

Man charged in hit and run death of DOT worker

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged in the hit and run death of a South Carolina Department of Transportation worker.

4-year-old girl injured in Columbia drive-by shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 4-year-old girl has been injured in a drive-by shooting in Columbia.

Voters in Lexington County to elect New Sheriff Tuesday

Voters in Lexington County will head to the polls Tuesday to elect a new sheriff to replace ousted Sheriff James Metts.

President Obama to Visit Columbia Friday

The commander in chief is scheduled to make stop here in Columbia Friday.

SC National Guard to Conduct Disaster Readiness this week

The South Carolina National Guard, along with state and county emergency management agencies, will conduct a disaster readiness exercise called Vigilant Guard beginning next week.

Big Jump in Gas Prices

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Gas prices have been creeping back up with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded now at $2.41.

Body Found on Highway

An investigation continues into how a mans body turned up along a highway.

Darlington Robbery Suspect Shot

A man suspected in a string of armed robberies is recovering after being shot by Deputies.

USC accounting, law students help low income file taxes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Accounting and law students at the University of South Carolina are helping the elderly and low-income citizens file their tax returns free of charge.

SC inmates stab 2 officers, punch 5 in quelled prison melee

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina prison officials say two corrections officers were stabbed multiple times and five others kicked and punched during a fight with inmates at a maximum security prison.

SC deputies seek vandals who killed chickens worth $1.7M

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law officers are hunting for the chicken killers who have sabotaged farmers several times over the past two weeks, leaving 300,000 birds dead at a cost of as much as $1.7 million.