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Lexington Coroner Identifies Man Who Died after Reportedly Fleeing Police

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner  has identified the individual police say died during a crash following a police pursuit. According to the Coroner, the crash happened in the 6000 block of Saint Andrews Road at approximately 10:50PM on May 4, 2018. According to Coroner Fisher, Mr. Daniel Scott Bunch, 30, of Columbia was pronounced dead at the scene due…

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Deputies: Man Dies Fleeing Traffic Checkpoint

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Deputies say a man was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree during  a short pursuit in Irmo Friday night. According to deputies, the pursuit began in the Fernandina Road area after deputies said he deliberately evaded a joint public safety checkpoint made up of Lexington County deputies and troopers from the South…
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Kids Day Superhero Challenge at Finlay Park

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Grab the cape and mask, it’s Superhero day at Finlay Park.  City of Columbia officials say you can  put your superpowers to the test with a variety of games and activities to challenge your mental and physical strengths at the Kids Day Superhero Challenge Saturday, May 5 at Finlay Park. The event is free and will feature a…
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Pet Adoption- Cinco De Meow Special in City of Columbia

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for Cinco De Mayo. The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. Officials say all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The Cinco De Meow Pet Special will be held May…
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WATCH: Gamecocks smash No. 3 Ole Miss, 13-5 in series-opener

Mike Gillespie,

The University of South Carolina’s bats came alive behind multi-hit nights from Madison Stokes, Justin Row, and Hunter Taylor on Friday night (May 4) to take game one of the series from No. 4 Ole Miss, 13-5, in front of 7,559 fans at Founders Park. The Gamecocks improve to 27-18 (12-10 SEC) on the year while Mark Kingston picks up his 300th career win as a head coach.
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Orangeburg man charged after two incidents involving a gun

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Keon Keitt Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – An Orangeburg man has been arrested after two incidents involving a gun. “This individual seemed to be getting more and more angry and dangerous,” the sheriff said. “Within two days, he had pointed a handgun at partygoers and in another situation, shot into a crowd, injuring a security guard.” Keon Keitt, 31, was charged…
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Sheriff shuts down bar operating illegal strip club

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The show is over for a bar Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says was operating a strip club illegally. Friday (5/4) afternoon the Sheriff issued a stop work order for “Mi Casita” sports bar and lounge on Decker Boulevard. Investigators say there have been more than 30 calls to the location from incidents ranging from fights…
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Sumter murder suspect captured in Columbia

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Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) – Officials with the Richland County Sherriff’s Office have captured a murder suspect wanted in Sumter County. Stephen Sennett was wanted in connection with the murder of 25-year-old Jerry Lamars Johnson after his body was found in Lake Marion on April 25. Officials say Sennett was seen in the Two-Natch Rd. area earlier this afternoon and was considered…