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Woman accused of shooting a woman during NYE argument

Image: OCSO Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)— A New Year’s eve argument ends in gunfire and now Orangeburg deputies say the woman accused of pulling the trigger is behind bars. Deputies say 32 year old Brandon Tyler was involved in an altercation with a woman officials say she had only known for a few months. According to an incident report obtained by ABC…

Roll up your sleeves for the ABC Columbia, Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday

Join us at the Plex at Village at Sandhill on Thursday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to give the gift of life, you can attend the ABC Columbia Blood Drive. ABC Columbia is partnering with the Red Cross for this annual event. Mark your calendar for this Thursday, January 9, 2020. You can stop by the Plex at the Village at Sandhill to donate blood. Donations can be made…

State Flags to fly at Half Staff in honor of slain SC officer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flags across South Carolina will fly at Half Staff Thursday in honor of fallen Officer Jackson Winkeler. Governor Henry McMaster ordered the flags on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, January 9, 2020, Winkeler was shot and killed during a traffic stop Sunday while working as an officer at…

‘No War on Iran’ protest vigil held at State House

On Wednesday, the Carolina Peace Resource Center  held a 'No War on Iran' protest vigil at the State House in response to recent tensions with Iran.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, the Carolina Peace Resource Center held a ‘No War on Iran’ protest vigil at the State House in response to recent tensions with Iran. The Center is a nonprofit organization that’s a voice for peace and a resource for non-violent change. Tensions have been high with the recent killing of an Iranian general, and…

Soldier dies at Ft. Jackson

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (WOLO)–Officials at Fort Jackson say an Army National Guard soldier has died. A spokesperson for the base says the 19 year old from Minnesota was found unresponsive Wednesday morning. The soldier’s name is being withheld until the family is notified. Army officials say an investigation into the death is underway. Categories: Local News, News, Richland