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Man arrested in domestic-related fatal shooting in Columbia

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly domestic-related shooting.  Roderick Cornelius, 33, has been charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime & Possession of a Firearm by Person Convicted of a Felony. Cornelius was a arrested Saturday night, hours after the shooting happened, on Bon Air Drive…
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Pig dropped off Lexington Animal Control

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies are hoping you recognize this missing porker. Investigators say someone left a pig in the parking lot of Lexington County Animal Services. If you recognize this swine call Sgt. Ben Treaster at 803-518- 7921. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News
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Bernie Sanders coming to Columbia

Rob Dew,

Image courtesy ABC News Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– King Day at the Dome typically draws presidential candidates and this year is no exception. We already knew New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker would take place. Saturday a spokesperson for Bernie Sanders announced the senator from Vermont will attend Monday’s event. Sanders is also scheduled to visit Florence Monday evening and will return…
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Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting

Rob Dew,

Photo Courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C., (WOLO)– Columbia police began Saturday investigating a fatal shooting. Investigators say they responded to North Pointe Estates on Ripplemeyer Ave. around 10am Saturday in response to a domestic related shooting. Police say the victim was shot in the upper body and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators say they are following…
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RCSD investigating armed robbery

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies say they responded to a report of an armed robbery on Zimalcrest Dr. Saturday afternoon . Deputies were at the Grove apartments investigating. No reports of any injuries or details surrounding the incident. ABC Columbia will provide more details when they become available. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Mayor Benjamin to deliver State of City address

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO:          Mayor Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia   WHEN:        Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.   WHERE:      University of South Carolina School of Law, Karen…
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Get your crime fighting on! Batman, Superman invade Columbia

Crysty Vaughan,

script src=”https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/4DmWzRSi-XSbotlye.js”></script> COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– From Batman to The Hulk, Super Heroes are invading Columbia. The Hall of Heroes BlockBuster Exhibit opens Sat., Jan. 19th at the South Carolina State Museum. ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson spoke with Jared Glover from the State Museum about all the activities visitors can expect to see. Families can take photos with many famous superheroes…
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New jobs coming to Richland County

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– 25 new jobs are coming to Richland County. The Governor’s office says a manufacturing facility is locating to Richland County,  creating the new jobs. According to a release, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a manufacturer of raw materials will locate new production operations in Richland County. The company’s $19.5 million investment is projected to create 25 new jobs,…