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Sumter Man accused of copper theft from cell tower

Rob Dew,

Source: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter Co. deputies say they have arrested a man for stealing copper. Investigators say Trent Martin was arrested on July 11th after deputies conducted a traffic stop for a car matching the description from a copper theft from a Farmers Telephone Company cell tower that morning. Deputies say the arrest took place at the entrance to…
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Pedestrian struck, killed on I-26

Rob Dew,

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly hit and run. Investigators say just before midnight Monday an unknown vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian walking on I-26 West near the 106 mile marker near the St. Andrews Rd. exit. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. If you have any…

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Local Living: Pet of the week and Wiffle Ball challenge

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, a local police department is looking to bring the community together with a Wiffle Ball Challenge. The Cayce Police Department wants you to join its officers for the rescheduled game July 22. Friday, July 22, you can have an evening full…

Gas Prices Jump Again May9
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Prices at the pump drop in Columbia

 According to GasBuddy, drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $3.82 a gallon
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is some good news for your wallet, gas prices in the Midlands keep falling. According to GasBuddy, drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $3.82 a gallon. That’s down 60 cents in the past month. The national average has also dropped, it now stands at $4.51 a gallon. According to a GasBuddy price report, the cheapest…