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Salvation Army of the Midlands kicks off Red Kettle Campaign, offers new way to donate

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is officially underway in the Midlands, after a ceremony was held Monday morning at the State House.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is officially underway in the Midlands, after a ceremony was held Monday morning at the State House. This year, there’s a new option for those who wish to donate. “The iconic Red Kettles mean it’s time to raise money for the Salvation Army, so we can go out and…

Teen charged with crashing stolen SUV into home, police say

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say an 18 year old is facing numerous charges after crashing a stolen car into a house early Monday. Police say Gi’Vino Bookert is charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Hit and Run with Property Damage, Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Driving without a License. According to police, Bookert stole a 2011 Chevy Tahoe from a home…

Driver killed after car overturns in West Columbia

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County coroner has identified the person who was killed after a single-vehicle crash Sunday night. Alexander R. Jeffcoat, 23, of Lexington died at the scene due to his injuries, according to Coroner Margaret Fisher. Officials say Jeffcoat’s vehicle left the right side of the roadway and overturned on the Columbia Airport Expressway in West Columbia. Jeffcoat…