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A man out on bond is accused of attempted murder after deputies say he shot his cousin

Orangeburg deputies say a man out on bond for attempted murder is denied bond after he's accused of shooting cousin
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — A Cordova man out on bond for attempted murder is facing the same charge for a second time in an unrelated incident. Authorities say, 30 year old Raynard Ballard II was denied bond during an appearance in court Tuesday for allegedly shooting his cousin and stealing his car. Authorities say the incident took place…
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Newest Columbia City Councilman says he’s ready to hit the ground running

Will Brennan was sworn in for his first term alongside Howard Duvall and Ed McDowell
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The Columbia City Council began a new chapter Tuesday evening. Howard Duvall and Ed McDowell officially began their second terms, while newly-elected Will Brennan starts his time as a Columbia City Councilman.  Shortly after being sworn in by his father alongside his wife and daughter, Brennan says in his first term, he hopes to learn more about…
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Live Update: Shooting Suspect still on the run say Columbia Police

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating after they say a woman was shot at a medical care facility off Harden Street. Columbia Police say they are still searching for the suspect. Police say he is considered to be armed and dangerous and you should not approach him. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has an update from the location. Police believe…
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Sheriff Lott, Live PD Deputies bag groceries to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics S.C.

On Tuesday, a few special members of the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department was at a local Publix to help raise awareness and money for the cause.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — For the next few days, you can help Special Olympics South Carolina by shopping at any Publix and donating. On Tuesday, a few special members of the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department was at a local Publix to help raise awareness and money for the cause. “We’re doing bagging groceries, my second career, and we’re supporting Special…
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Lab found chemicals in water near SC airbase

Lab testing funded by a South Carolina newspaper found high levels of a toxic chemical in the water supply of a community near one of the state's largest military bases
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A newspaper says it found high levels of a toxic chemical in the drinking water near one of South Carolina’s largest military bases.