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12 more arrests made in connection with late May riots in Richland County

RCSD says there have been 95 arrests made since May 30

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said more people have been taken into custody for their roles in riots following peaceful protests last May. The Sheriff says 12 more people have been arrested in the last month, bringing the total of people arrested for their roles in the riots up to 95. For nearly three months,…

Mothers of men killed in Cayce ask for public’s help in bringing justice for their sons

The mothers of Khajari Brown and Isaiah Bailey are asking for justice after their sons were shot and killed in Cayce.

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) — The mothers of Khajari Brown and Isaiah Bailey are asking for justice after their sons were shot and killed in Cayce. The shooting happened early in the morning on Aug. 2 on the 1100 block of Allen Street. Brown, 19, and Bailey, 20, were both pronounced dead. A third victim, the half-brother of Khajari Brown, was…

SC once again over 1,000 new COVID cases

SCDHEC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Friday DHEC announced 1,015 new cases of COVID 19 and 16 additional deaths attributed to the virus. The announcement brings the total number of cases to 103,880, and deaths to 2,106. DHEC officials say of the more than six thousand tests processed Thursday 15% were positive. For a complete look at DHEC’s most recent COVID 19…

Parents charged after child accidentally shoots self

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Columbia police say a man and a woman are facing charges after a 6 year-old child accidentally shot himself in the leg. Investigators say Krystal Cato and Kartell Kershaw and both charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. Police say it happened August 12th at the couple’s home on Alida St. According to investigators they received a…

Woman charged in Bonner Ave shooting

  Courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C.  (WOLO)– Columbia police say a woman is charged with murder in a Thursday morning shooting. Investigators say Michaelynn Lewis is charged in connection with the shooting on Bonner Ave. Investigators say 45 year old Tivo Lee was found shot at the scene around 1am Thursday. Ultimately investigators say he died from his injuries. Categories: Local News,…

Five Points annual ‘sidewalk sale’ is back all weekend

grab your face mask and your wallet and get ready to shop until you drop

Image: Five Points Association ( @Facebook) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Five Points ‘Summer Sidewalk Sale’ is back this year. Starting today, Friday August 14 you can head down to the entertainment district and find some great deals on merchandise from some of your favorite businesses in the five points area. The deals kicked off at Midnight and will end…