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Two bodies found outside apartment in South Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police are investigating the deaths of two people who were found at an apartment complex Saturday afternoon. The bodies were found at the Pine Haven Villa Apartments on Trinity Drive in South Columbia at 4:30p.m. Officers say the male and female were found outside one of the buildings. Columbia Police are working with the Richland County Coroner’s Office…

Lexington deputies looking for man who robbed 2 stores at gunpoint

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Lexington County deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed two stores at gunpoint Saturday morning. Surveillance photos from a gas station on Augusta Highway in Leesville show the suspect holding a gun and wearing a jacket with it’s hood up, and a mask. ❗️Lex Co: we need your help with this guy's name….

Deputies investigating after two people shot in Florence County

by Tonya Brown

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Two people are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday morning in a car at the traffic light near the 2200 block of TV Road in Florence, according to Chief Deputy Glen Kirby with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office. Kirby said the driver and passenger were both shot. Their conditions aren’t being released at this…

Robotic vending machines coming to Columbia are ready to serve you

(Image: Reis & Irvy) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —  The Capital city is going hi-tech when it comes to at least one of your services.  Organizers say  you can now enjoy a cool treat, but once you get to the check out counter don’t expect to get any human interaction.  Just you, robots  and of course, your choice of yogurt. The…