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Panthers surprise NCHS students with prom after tornado damages school

On Friday, students got a visit from the Carolina Panthers, who came to town to deliver a few surprises.
Maria Szatkowski,

Camden, S.C. (WOLO) — Last month, students at North Central High School in Kershaw Co. were devastated when a tornado hit and damaged a significant part of their school. They had to resume classes at an old tech school in Camden. But on Friday, students got a visit from the Carolina Panthers, who came to town to deliver a few…
Local News, Richland

Columbia police arrest Alcott Drive shooting suspect

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Columbia Police Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia police have arrested a suspect they say shot a man multiple times Tuesday evening at the Willow Run Apartments on Alcott Drive. Bernard Breeland Junior is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. Investigators say Breeland and the victim were seen arguing…
Lexington, Local News

Man arrested after police say undercover operation leads to drugs, cash

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington Co. Detention Center Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Sheriff’s office has arrested 29 year old Ladarien Quentaro Gates accused of several charges authorities say stem from an undercover operation that started back in December. According to arrest warrants, Gates is charged with five counts of heroin distribution, and one county each of trafficking heroin and possession…
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Utility Crews working and monitoring power outages in the Midlands

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After the storm passes, utility crews will be hard at work restoring power for customers across the Midlands. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott tells us how some companies across the region are going to tackle these outages once the storm subsides. Crews with Dominion Energy and Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative spent Thursday preparing for the upcoming storm, but say…
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Severe Weather bringing potential for Local Flooding: Weather update

Chief Meteorologist John Farley and Tyler Ryan tracking severe weather impact
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) As the threat of severe weather, high winds and more eases in the Midlands, Chief Meteorologist John Farley says local flooding will be a concern. There is still the potential for rain and storms throughout the evening, but not as severe in areas such as Lexington and Richland Counties. There is a ton of rain that will…