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Local Living: You can check out a ‘Starry Night’ this month, plus, Angel Trees

Salvation Army Angel Trees now up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The streets of Five Points will be decked in holiday cheer next week. The annual holiday event, ‘A Starry Night’, is set to take place Friday, December 13th from 4 until 8. It will feature holiday specials, visits with Santa and holiday treats. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are now up in area stores. ABC Columbia is a proud…
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Jerryfest in Five Points: music and more

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From tie dye to food and of course music, this Sunday is JerryFest. The community is invited to celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia at this year’s JerryFest in Five Points. The free event will include a variety of vendors and activities as well as plenty of live music throughout the day. For more information,…
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Five Points Safety Meeting to be held Tuesday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah and Police Chief Skip Holbrook will hold a community meeting on safety issues facing Five Points. It will also include discussion on safety in the surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting is set for Tuesday, April 16th. It will be held at the Lourie Center at 1650 Park Circle from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm….
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Suspected Five Points Shooter in Court- Live Update

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials have arrested 22 year old Arthur Jones Junior in connection with a weekend shooting in Five Points that sent three men to the hospital. According to Columbia Police, Jones faces three counts of attempted murder. Jones was in bond court Monday, ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers has this report. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Five Points, Shooting
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Five Points, Devine Street Neighborhoods Sweetening Tax-Free Weekend

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – In conjunction with South Carolina’s sales tax-free shopping weekend, a couple of Columbia neighborhoods are encouraging you to keep your money local. Five Points and Devine Street merchants are teaming up for their annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. From Friday through Sunday, shoppers can expect markdowns of up to 90 percent off, plus other great specials at participating restaurants. Some…

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El Burrito in Five Points Closing

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A popular eatery in Five Points will soon be closing the doors. El Burrito on Harden Street announced on the Facebook page that it will be closing for business on April 24, 2017. The restaurant opened nearly 16 years ago. There will be a farewell party for patrons on April 21st. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Five…