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LCSD: Man injured in early morning shooting

Rob Dew,

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington County deputies say a man was injured in a shooting in West Columbia. Investigators say they responded to an apartment on Riverbend Dr. around 5am Tuesday morning. No one has been charged in connection with the incident Categories: Lexington, Local News, News
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Deputies: Five injured in New Year’s Day shooting

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies say an early morning argument at a night club in Columbia ended with five people getting shot. Investigators say the incident happened around six this morning at Faces Lounge on Decker Blvd. According to deputies, witnesses say the three women and two men were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigators say…
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Palmetto Health to offer Free Tobacco Cessation program in New Year

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking to start the New year by stopping smoking, Palmetto Health is offering a free cessation program.  According to Palmetto Health, they will offer free tobacco cessation programs to residents of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Sumter counties.  The Classes are set to begin in January at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia and Palmetto Health Tuomey…
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Columbia police investigate fatal shooting

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AP Graphics Bank Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are investigating a deadly early Monday morning shooting. Police say it happened at around 3am Monday on McRae St. Investigators say one male victim was shot and killed. No arrests have been made. If you have any information on this incident call the Colubmia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local…
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South Carolina power co-op gets new board after revolt

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ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. (AP) – A rural South Carolina electric company which threw out its entire board because of high salaries and other problems now has nine new members. The new Tri-County Electric Cooperative board was sworn in at a 6 p.m. Thursday meeting in St. Matthews. That was also a change. The old board held meetings at 12:30 p.m….