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Columbia Police make arrests in connection with murder of 22 year old

Columbia Police say they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 22-year-old shot on Colleton Street
Crysty Vaughan,

Image Courtesy Columbia Police Dept COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they have arrested two people in connection with the death of a 22-year-old shot on Colleton Street Tuesday. Police say the shooting happened at the Gable Oaks Apartment Complex off Colleton Street. According to the Richland County Coroner , Jaquan Ashford was shot in the upper body and pronounced…
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Richland Two offers Free Tax help at Adult Education Center

The Richland Two W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center will offer free tax help partnering with SC Thrive
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you need help with your taxes? Richland School District Two is partnering with SC Thrive to offer free tax services. According to district officials, The Richland Two W.R. Rogers Adult, Continuing & Technology Education Center will offer free tax help. Organizers say eligible Richland Two employees, families and community members can meet with a tax counselor…
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Governor McMaster to lay out goals in State of the State Speech Wednesday

Wednesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will deliver the State of the State address at 7 pm.
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At the State House on Wednesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will deliver the State of the State address at 7 pm. The speech will layout the Governor’s plans for the state, for the coming year. McMaster laid out his proposed executive budget for 2020-21 last week. The Governor addressed the topic of education, saying all public…
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Teen says he accidentally shot 15-year-old girl while playing a game

Rebecca Ball,

(STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) Police officers, tape, cruiser. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged Ja’cobi Worthy, 17, with attempted murder and possession of a pistol under the age of 18. On January 17th at approximately 5:20 p.m.  deputies were dispatched to the 8700 block of Windsor Lake Boulevard in regards to a shooting. Once on scene, they found a 15-year-old…
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Water company explains possible rate hike in Irmo

Alexis Frazier,

IRMO,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands community says they’re not going with the flow about a possible sewage bill increase. Residents in Irmo say they’ll be flushing money down the drain if their sewer bill goes up to 100 dollars a month. “I don’t like the idea of paying $100 in sewer fees,” resident Laura Carson said. “I find that problematic. I…
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Lawmakers release plan to reform healthcare in South Carolina

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina lawmakers released their plan to reform the states healthcare system. Under the healthcare freedom agenda, individuals would pay a monthly fee for unlimited access to their physician, repeal certificate of need laws and allow patients to essentially shop for services at a low cost and convenient location to them. Leaders say the agenda includes…