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West Columbia police search for missing teen

Authorities say the teens mother says she has not seen him since Sunday February 27, 2022

Image: West Columbia Police Department West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The West Columbia Police Department says they are searching for a 15 year old boy reported missing by his mother. According to authorities, 15 year old Zikym Moshawni Harris’ mother told officials he left home to visit a friend Monday February 27, 2020 and has not seen or heard from…

Police release image of vehicles believed to be connected deadly hit and run

Authorities say the drivers are accused of hitting a pedestrian killing the person Thursday night

Image: (SCHP) This is an image caught on surveillance believed to have been connected to a deadly hit in run along Two Notch Road and Leaside Drive February 24, 2022 The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate two people wanted in connection to a deadly hit and run. Authorities say the incident took place around…

DHEC: Latest Coronavirus case numbers in SC below 300

Tuesday, DHEC reported 299 new cases of COVID-19

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC released the latest Coronavirus case numbers in South Carolina. Tuesday, DHEC reported 299 new cases of COVID-19 and 48 new deaths. The percent positive was 5.6%. State Health officials continue to urge anyone who is eligible to get vaccinated and boosted. For a link to vaccine clinics across the state, click here https://vaxlocator.dhec.sc.gov/ Categories: Local News Tags:…

RCSD: Arrest made in connection with 81 year old’s murder

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a teen accused of the murder of an Eastover man. Sheriff Leon Lott says 81 year old Lewis Jenerette was shot 3 times in his home on Hickory Hill Road in January. Deputies arrested 18 year old Jadon Harper in connection with the murder. Lott says Harper had previously been…

DHEC reports overdose deaths in SC in 2020 jumped sharply during Pandemic

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC says new data released reveals overdose deaths in South Carolina increased significantly in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control shows from 2019 to 2020, the total number of opioid-involved overdose deaths increased by 59 percent, from 876 to 1400. Total drug overdoses also…

President Biden to deliver State of the Union tonight on ABC Columbia

Primetime Coverage begins at 9PM

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–President Joe Biden is set to deliver the State of the Union address tonight. The address will air live at 9PM on ABC Columbia. ABC News plans special coverage of the 2022 State of the Union address by President Biden and the Republican response. ‘World News Tonight’ Anchor David Muir Leads Coverage from Washington, D.C., With ABC News’…

Irmo Police investigating stolen trailers, one trailer used for Special Olympics SC

Special Olympics of South Carolina says a trailer full of items was stolen just after midnight in Irmo

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Special Olympics of South Carolina says a trailer full of items was stolen just after midnight off Oak Park Drive. Irmo Police is investigating. Officials say the 10-foot box trailer had a sound system, polar plunge t-shirts, banners, and more items. All of the items are supposed to be used for various Special Olympics events, say Special…

Lexington County Coroner identifies body from West Columbia House Fire

Fire in West Columbia.Source: West Columbia Fire Department – Facebook LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body of a man pulled from a home by firefighters Monday. According to the coroner, 67 year old Arthur Holladay died due to injuries he sustained in the fire. The fire happened early Monday morning in the 700 block of…