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Lexington County Deputies make second arrest in connection to death of 11 year old

Deputies: arrest made in a case that began earlier this month when a gang-related shooting resulted in the death of an 11-year-old girl

Courtesy Lexington County Sheriff LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies say they have made a second arrest in connection to the gang related shooting death of an 11 year old girl. Investigators say 36 year old DeCarlos Terrell Chatman, is charged with unlawfully possessing a handgun because he has been convicted of a crime of violence.  Chatman turned himself…

Tree Trimming to take place in Columbia area Neighborhoods

Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in some Columbia areas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Some City of Columbia neighborhoods will have Tree Trimming activities over the next two weeks. Dominion Energy says crews will perform tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods: Distribution Line Tree Trimming: Olympia Hollywood Rosewood Hills University Hills Wales Garden Neighborhood Assoc. Wheeler Hill Neighborhood Assoc. Colonial Park Neighborhood Assoc. Hyatt Park Neighborhood Around…

Murdaugh Family offering $100,000 reward for information leading to arrest in double murder

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A prominent South Carolina Attorney is offering a reward for information in the death of his wife and son. Friday, Alex Murdaugh and his oldest son Buster Murdaugh announced they are offering $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever murdered Paul and Maggie Murdaugh on June, 7, 2021. Alex Murdaugh’s wife and youngest…

SC DHEC urging younger South Carolinians to get vaccinated

DHEC: only 17,000 South Carolinians age 20-24 have received at least one shot, which is by far the lowest vaccination number for any eligible age group

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get that shot. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging younger South Carolinians to get their COVID-19 vaccine. State Health officials say this is especially important for young people, as cases of the Delta variant increase in the country. “In South Carolina, only 17,000 South Carolinians age 20-24 have received at least one shot,…

City of Columbia operating Misting Stations during Summer heat

The City says they will operate misting stations in several parks when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher

ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is working to keep you cool in the heat of summer. The City says they will operate misting stations in several parks when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. The misting stations will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Misting Stations: Owens Field Park, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Riverfront…