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Man hit and killed on I-26 identified by Lexington County Coroner

Coroner: Pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle Sunday
Crysty Vaughan,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a vehicle Sunday. According to the Lexington County Coroner, it happened July 25, 2021 around 12:00 AM, on Interstate 26 near the 114 Mile Marker. According to Coroner Fisher, 25 year old Andre K. Howell, 25, of Clinton, was walking in the…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Pet Adoption: Columbia Animal Services hosting Summer special

Columbia Animal Services is hosting 'the dog and cat' days of summer with $10 pet adoptions
Crysty Vaughan,

City of Columbia Animal Services COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to adopt a furry friend this Summer, you can check out a special offered by City animal services. Columbia Animal Services is hosting ‘the dog and cat’ days of summer with $10 pet adoptions. The special runs from July 19 to July 30. If you are interested in…

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Local News

Trial of man accused of killing USC Student finishes first week

On Monday the trial is set to continue for the man accused of murdering USC Student Samantha Josephson.
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Monday, the trial is set to continue for the man accused of murdering USC Student Samantha Josephson. During the fourth day of testimony, on Friday, the prosecution brought up more witnesses to the stand. Nathaniel Rowland is charged in connection with the murder and kidnapping of Samantha Josephson. Police say she got into his car thinking it…

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Local News, Richland

Richland County hosting virtual hearing for input on how to spend housing grants

Richland County is offering residents a chance to weigh in on how more than $2 million in grants will be distributed
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County is offering residents a chance to weigh in on how more than $2 million in grants will be distributed. The county will hold a virtual public hearing Wednesday to gather input on how it spends $2.4 million in federal funding to aid low to medium income residents. This comes as county officials go over the…

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Local News, News, State

Deputies searching for inmate who escaped Orangeburg hospital with no clothes

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says it is looking for an inmate who escaped with no clothes from the the Regional Medical Center. “Right now we believe he has no clothes on, so he shouldn’t be hard to spot,” said Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office Major Rene Williams . Austin Craig Nettles (OCSO) Austin Craig Nettles is…