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Richland County Sheriff’s Department release mugshot of murder suspect

Jaylen Bell/ASGDC RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jaylen Bell is urged to contact Crimestoppers. Investigators say Bell, 18, is wanted in connection with the killing of Demetrius Floyd, 34, on Sunday, Nov. 24, at a home in the 400 block Dubard-Boyle Road. Bell is to be considered armed and dangerous. If you see…

10-year-old killed by another 10-year-old playing with gun

(AP) – Authorities in Lancaster County say a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed by another 10-year-old boy while playing by themselves on November 15th. Deputies say the boys were playing in a Lancaster home when one fired the 9 millimeter gun at the other then carried him out of the home. Authorities say the parent who hid the gun…

Richland Two parents react to rezoning proposal

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Some parents are upset about a proposed rezoning that could force their kids into different schools starting next year. On Monday, parents met with Richland Two administrators about the rezoning of two subdivisions. Under the proposal,people who live in Jacobs Creek and Forest Creek subdivisions, which are in the North East part of Richland County, will…

How to keep hidden hazards from impacting your Turkey Day feast

Experts in fire safety and poison control weigh in on how to steer clear of emergencies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With Turkey Day just around the corner, there are some health and home hazards that could fill your plate with issues if not handled correctly. Experts with the Palmetto Poison Center say what separates an issue-free Thanksgiving from a feast that could lead you to the hospital is how you prepare your turkey. “We want to make…

Local Living: Time for Holiday Lights in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Christmas Light Displays in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s time for the Holiday season, so get ready to go wild with more than a million twinkling lights. Riverbanks Zoo’s annual’ ‘Lights Before Christmas’ is now open. The event features a light display, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and more. The ‘Lights Before Christmas’ runs on certain nights through December 30, 2019. You are encouraged to purchase…