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Fallen Officer left impression on community, #Fly Farrah Fly inspired

FLORENCE , SC (WOLO)–A Florence investigator who fought for her life for nearly three weeks after being shot in what police call an ‘ambush, was laid to rest. Sunday, family, friends, and the law enforecement community came out to honor Investigator Farrah Turner . Turner is the second officer to die in the Florence shootings. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers has the…

Halloween Adoption Special for pets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking for a furry friend this Halloween?  The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will host a Halloween Adoption Special.  The adoption fees will be reduced to $31, say city officials. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming WHAT: Halloween Adoption Special WHERE: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia, SC and…

SC State Museum celebrating 30th Anniversary with free admission

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Are you ready for a Birthday celebration? The South Carolina State Museum is celebrating its 30th anniversary and will offer free General Admission, Saturday Nov. 3 & Sunday Nov. 4. According to museum officials, the State Museum will offer free general admission to the public Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4,…

Vote 2018 : Lt. Governor Debate Set in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our Vote 2018 coverage, South Carolina’s candidates for Lieutenant Governor are going head to head in a debate Monday night. Republican business owner Pamela Evette and Democratic State Representative Mandy Powers Norrell will appear in a live debate Monday at the SC ETV studios in Columbia. It will take place at 7 p-m. The candidates for…

Teen identified in fatal shooting Sunday night on Deerwood Street

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) –  Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say a teen is dead following a shooting Sunday night. Codath Robert Presher, 17, was identified as the victim of the shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Deerwood Street near Rosewood Drive. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the victim died as the result of a…

Comet to extend Bus Service November 5

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – COMET bus service officials say they will extend riding services starting November 5th. Officials say one of the changes will be Route 28 which will extend out to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. This route will service the airport every two hours Monday through Saturday. Officials say this is the first time that a bus has gone…

Deputies searching for 3 gunman who fatally shot a man during a home invasion

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for three gunman who fatally shot a man during a home invasion Saturday morning. The incident happened at a home on Geneva Road. Officials say a resident called 911 after midnight saying his roommate had been shot. Investigators found the  34-year-old male victim on his bedroom floor with no vital signs. The roommate…

Man identified in Richland County deadly shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One man is dead following a shooting Friday night at a richland county apartment complex. Rondal Bonnette,58, died at the scene from a gunshot wound to the torso, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. The incident happened at approximately 7:40 p.m. in the 800 block of Beatty Road. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating…

Fallen Florence officer laid to rest

FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)– Florence law enforcement, friends and family are mourning the loss of a fallen officer. Investigator Farrah Turner is laid to rest Sunday. Turner succumbed to the injuries she received on October 3, during what deputies call an ‘ambush’. She is the second officer killed in the Florence shootings. ABC Columbia News has a crew in Florence and…