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UPDATE: All-clear after multiple agencies respond to incident in Newberry County involving ‘suicidal suspect’ barricaded in home

Kimberlei Davis,

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Newberry County Sheriff’s office say that a person who barricaded himself in a home earlier today has been taken into custody. The incident happened at a home on Silas Street. SLED agents, Newberry County PD, Newberry City Fire and EMS assisted in the apprehension of the person. Connect with the writer: Follow @kimberleidavis…

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DHEC: Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across SC this Spring

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–DHEC is set to Sponsor Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across the state.  According to the agency, veterinarians across South Carolina are joining forces with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to help owners protect themselves, families, communities, and pets against rabies. As required by state law, all pet owners must vaccinate their dogs, cats, and…

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Tickets Go on Sale for Jay-Z and Beyonce’ Tour at Williams Brice

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tickets for JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ ‘S the OTR II stadium tour Williams-Brice Stadium on August 21 are going on sale.   According to officials, tickets for the newly announced dates will go on sale to the general public starting Monday, March 26 at LiveNation.com via the Live Nation app, ticketmaster.com, the Lexington Medical Center Box Office inside Colonial Life Arena, or at 1-800-745-3000. The tour is…

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Coroner Identifies Victim in Fatal Crash on Garners Ferry Road

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the person who died after being involved in a two-vehicle collision shortly after 1:00 p.m. Saturday. The crash happened in the 8000 block of Garners Ferry Road. Watts said Antonn McRant, 42, was the unrestrained-driver of his vehicle. McRant was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS…
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Man Accused of Stabbing Woman in Columbia Multiple Times Arrested

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A man police say broke into a woman’s home and stabbed her multiple times is now behind bars. Columbia police say the incident happened shortly after 10pm on March 19th in the 700 block of Henderson Street. Police say Anthony Alonzo Baker,49, is accused of breaking into the victim’s home and forcing her out of the home…