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Car crashes into Columbia apartment complex

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating after a woman drove her car into a Midlands apartment complex. The collision happened at the Wellington Apartments on Greenlawn Drive Saturday afternoon. The female driver has been detained after crashing into this home, according to police. The resident did not report any injuries. Police say the female driver was taken to an area…
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2 charged in Walmart arson case that caused millions in damage

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC(WOLO)-Columbia police have arrested two men in connection to the Harbison Walmart fire. Steven D. Edwards and Bobby J. Murphy, Jr. are being charged with Arson, in the second degree. Both men are being housed at the Lexington County Detention Center. Columbia Fire Department says a fire that caused millions in damage, and that it was set on purpose. Authorities say…
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Two tornadoes confirmed in the Midlands

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The national weather service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in parts of the Midlands during Friday’s storms. One of the tornadoes touched down in Southern Orangeburg County, and the other one was near Whitmire, in Newberry County. NWS survey teams have confirmed at least 2 #tornadoes ????️: one in southern Orangeburg Co., SC and one near…
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Deputies investigating shooting in Lexington

Alexis Frazier,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital Friday night. The shooting happened in the 500 block of Pin Oak Drive. Investigators say the shooting was not a random act and the involved parties know each other. There is no active search for suspects or persons of interest in connection to this shooting, according…
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RCSD looking for home burglary suspects accused of kicking in doors, stealing electronics

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There have been eight home burglaries in northern Richland County in the last two weeks. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, someone is kicking in doors of homes and taking small electronics and gaming systems. The department hopes you can help identify the person pictured above. The burglaries are happening in the area north of…
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Tracking Severe Weather: FRIDAY WEATHER UPDATE

Tyler Ryan's Friday afternoon update
Tyler Ryan,

The storm is pushing through the Midlands, with high winds, thunder, lightening, and rain.  The majority of the Midlands are under a tornado watch, however, Newberry and Orangeburg are under a tornado warning.  Here are the details: Categories: Local News, Todays Forecast