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Kershaw County Deputies arrest man accused of stabbing his mother

Deputies say 28-year-old Drake Munger is accused of stabbing his mom last night in Cassatt
Crysty Vaughan,

KERSHAW CO, SC (WOLO)–Kershaw County Deputies say a man accused of stabbing his mother, is in custody after an overnight search. Deputies say 28-year-old Drake Munger is accused of stabbing his mom last night in Cassatt. Deputies were called to the scene on Crownvista Court around 10pm, but Munger ran from the scene before police arrived say deputies. Tracking teams…

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City of Columbia’s Parks and Rec After-School program set to begin

After-School Program will begin on Wednesday, August 18 for youth ages 5-12
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department’s After-School Program is set to begin, along with the new school year. The program will begin on Tuesday, August 16 for children ages 5-12. Officials say the cost for the program is $30 per week, per child. Snacks will be provided. For more information and to register  click here https://parksandrec.columbiasc.gov/afterschool-program/ Categories:…

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Lexington, Local News, Richland

Lexington Richland 5 Honors Irmo Little League Junior Softball team

The team represented South Carolina in the Little League Junior Softball World Series
Crysty Vaughan,

Irmo Little League Softball – IRMO, SC(WOLO)–Lexington-Richland School District Five honored the Irmo Little League Junior Softball team on Friday. The team represented South Carolina in the Little League Junior Softball World Series. The Irmo Little League Junior Softball team was presented with a proclamation from the South Carolina State House and Representatives Nathan Ballentine and Chip Huggins were on…
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Columbia hosts Prime Time in the Parks

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a game, movie and sports night. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a free teen night for Columbia’s youth, with games and movies. Prime Time in the Parks is a free late-night teen program that provides a fun and safe environment for youth ages 13-18 years old.  Prime Time in the Parks Schedule|  August…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Play Cornhole for a cause on Satruday

A fundraiser plans to raise money for a local father who needs a kidney
Tyler Ryan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) –  Three years ago, 45 year old Lugoff native Matt King was diagnosed with GPA Vasculitis, and given six months to live.  Matt did not take this sentence lightly, and engaged in an aggressive chemo regimen, which on the surface worked, pushing it into remission.  The cost, however, was the destruction his kidneys.  He is currently in…
Local News, News, Richland

CPD: Man charged for fatal collision on Farrow and 277

Rob Dew, ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police have arrested a man for a fatal collision involving two people on a moped Thursday night. Johnathan Gajadhar is charged with two counts of felony DUI with death. Investigators say it happened at Farrow Rd. and 277 on the bridge headed into Columbia. Gajadhar was taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center awaiting a…

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Police: Good Samaritans stop sexual assault inside business

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say Christ Davis is charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct. According to police on Wednesday night Davis grabbed a 41 year old woman and threw her to the floor at Walgreens on Devine St. and tried to remove her clothes while he removed his pants. Investigators say Davis was subdued by…

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Local Living: Prime Time in the Parks and Food Truck Fridays

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Crysty Vaughan,

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, you can adopt a furry friend. Columbia Animal Services is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelters initiative for the entire month of August, which means all adoptions are free, as shelters continue to face over-capacity issues. So far, Columbia Animal Services…