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Running behind? Christmas Shipping Deadlines

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to meet those last minute deadlines for shipping? There are several deadlines this week for ordering gifts to be shipped in time for Christmas. We checked out the USPS holiday shipping information page to give you the details, you need, to get those packages in the mail on time. The US Postal service lists December 20 as…

Homeless shelter in need of donations this holiday season

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- There are families this holiday season that will not be able to provide for their loved ones for Christmas. One organization hopes to change that. “The things that we’re kind of taking for granted mean a little bit extra to them,” Lila Anna Sauls, with the Family Shelter said. “Especially the children. A coloring book and a pack…

RCSD investigating armed robbery of Metro PCS on West Beltline

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – RCSD deputies are searching for an armed robbery suspect Tuesday (12/18) night. It happened around 8:45 p.m. at the Metro PCS on West Beltline Blvd. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says someone walked into the business and demanded money while holding a firearm, then left. No one was hurt. Check back for further updates. Categories: Local…

Man extradited from North Carolina to South Carolina for armed robbery

Orangeburg County Deputies have chargedJerry Williams with armed robbery with a deadly weapon. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office ORANGEBURG S.C. (WOLO)-  A man was arrested in North Carolina during a traffic stop and extradited back to South Carolina to face charges for a previous crime. According to Orangeburg County Deputies, Jerry Williams, 36, was accused of committing an  armed robbery back…

Chapin man arrested on 20 counts of child pornography

Chapin, SC (WOLO) —A  Chapin man has been arrested on multiple counts of child pornography. the south carolina attorney general’s office says 65-year-old Dieter Bartschat is charged with 20 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators say Bartschat had multiple files of child pornography. Each charge of third degree sexual exploitation is punishable up to 10 years…

Midlands woman to give two graduating seniors shopping sprees

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- After surviving her own troubled childhood, a Midlands woman is making it her life work to inspire kids across the Midlands. This Christmas she’s looking to send a pair of teens off to college in style. Raquel Thomas says she grew up rough. The oldest of five had thoughts of  suicide when she was forced into foster care….