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RCSD searches for missing man in need of medical attention

Authorities say he has not been seen since Wednesday

Image: RCSD Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man missing since Wednesday. According to deputies, Charles Reeder was last seen at the Federal Credit Union (FCU) located at South Carolina State University. According to authorities, Reeder was last seen wearing blue jeans, a white shirt and black shoes…

Comedian brings laughs to Segra Park Friday

Funny man Rob Schneider is hoping to lighten things up with a few laughs at Segra Park Friday November 20

Image: Columbia FireFlies Columbia, SC (WOLO) — 2020 has been a rough, unpredictable and in some cases devastating year for many not just here in the Palmetto state but across the country and the world as people comes to terms with the ‘new normal’ of an ongoing pandemic. While the coronavirus is ongoing, and daily numbers continue to spike, one…

68-year-old SC man arrested in Arkansas after 105 pounds of marijuana found during traffic stop

CONWAY, AR (WOLO) – Police in Arkansas have arrested a South Carolina man after officers found 105 pounds of marijuana in a car during a traffic stop. According to Conway Police, an officer noticed a vehicle traveling in the center lane of I-40 constantly drifting back and forth into the right lane. He pulled the driver over and saw an…

State House Christmas tree covered in lights, ready to shine

The State House tree will be lit during the 54th annual Governor's Carollighting

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -It is going to start to look more like the holidays at the State House. 13,000 lights have been officially wrapped around the State Christmas tree, along with a star tree-topper. The tree will be officially lit at the Governors Carolighting Sunday, November 22nd. Due to covid-19, the Carolighting event will be at reduced capacity, limited to…

Lexington Co. murder suspect arrested after deadly shooting during argument about money

LCSD deputies arrested James Patterson Friday evening

LEXINGTON, S.C. – Deputies have arrested a murder suspect for a shooting Monday night near Red Bank. James Joseph Patterson III, 23 (LCSD) James Joseph Patterson III, 23, of Richland County faces charges of murder and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says Patterson shot the victim at a home in the 100 block…

Edventure Children’s Museum hosts ‘First Responder Appreciation Day’

The free visits will run every Wednesday through the end of the year starting November 18

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — EdVenture Children’s Museum is hosting a free “First Responder Appreciation Day” for every Wednesday until the end of the year. First Responders and their immediate families are invited to visit the museum for free beginning next Wednesday, November 18-th. Advanced tickets are encouraged through the EdVenture Children’s Museum website and keep in mind a photo ID…