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Columbia Police searching for suspect in connection to several armed robberies

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect, accused of stealing money from a discount store Tuesday night. Columbia Police say the man was seen on surveillance video robbing the store, located off Leesburg Road. Investigators say the man also matches the description of a suspect in connection with two similar crimes. Columbia Police say investigators are…

Columbia Housing Authority updates Allen Benedict situation

Officials investigate reports of gas near Allen Benedict Court apartments/Matt Perrom Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Wednesday the Columbia Housing Authority updated its response to the evacuation of Allen Benedict Court due to multiple gas leaks and after two people were found dead. In a news release, a spokesperson for the authority re-iterated that the displaced residents had temporary housing and were provided…

Denmark residents report water woes

Denmark, S.C (AP)–Residents of a South Carolina city are dealing with brown-tinted drinking water that smells foul and is filled with sediment. The Post and Courier reported Tuesday that many Denmark residents have opted to stop drinking the water. The newspaper says residents are losing confidence in the city, which for years used a pool disinfectant not approved by the…

City officials and SCE&G to answer questions about tree trimming at public forum

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ever wonder about the tree trimming activities in your neighborhood? The City of Columbia, along with SCE&G will host a public education forum for anyone interested in discusssing the upcoming tree trimming near utility distribution lines. According to City officials, the forum will provide information regarding tree trimming near utility distribution lines scheduled for 2019. Topics covered will…