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Deputies Investigating Home Invasion in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a home invasion that sent two people to the hospital Saturday night. The incident happened in the 800 block of Chinquapin Road around 9:30p.m. Five victims who were inside the home during the incident told deputies that four unknown black males forced their way into the residence, displayed a handgun, assaulted…

Enjoy SC Event at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Celebrate Arts and Culture at on the State House grounds. The City of Columbia, along with other community organizations, is using a Knight Cities Challenge grant to host “Enjoy SC: An Experience of South Carolina Arts & Culture at the State House.” The event is being held Sunday at the State House from 1-3 p.m. This is the fourth…

‘Armed and Extremely Dangerous’ Murder Suspect Turns Himself in

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies say a man who was wanted in connection to a fatal shooting has turned himself in Saturday afternoon. Tremaine Tavar Richardson,30, was wanted for Murder and Child Endangerment. Deputies say Richardson wass considered armed and extremely dangerous. Richardson was wanted in connection to a shooting that took place Thursday in the 400 block of Crane…

DHEC: Drop off Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs for Take Back Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Time to clean out the medicine cabinet.  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28, 2018.  They are encouraging you  to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs at locations around the state participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day….

Teen mom arrested for abuse of infant son

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A 19-year-old was arrested Thursday (4/27) after admitting to hurting her infant son. Grace Imholte, 19, of Gaston, faces charges of child abuse and unlawful neglect of a child after investigators determined she not only caused the child’s injuries, but waited more than 10 days before seeking medical treatment. The child’s injuries included six broken ribs,…

Build-A-Bear Workshop gets a new look

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrated their grand re-opening in Columbiana Centre this afternoon. At the re-opening, the company offered one free Lil’ Brownie Cub teddy bear to the first 20 guests in the store along with donating two dozen teddy bears to a local Boys and Girls Club. The remodeled store features an updated look and feel that launched…

Midlands Korean Pastor Celebrates News of Peaceful Unification with North Korea

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  The Midlands Korean community is celebrating. Many of them hoping someday very soon their family separated for decades can finally reunite. Rev. Dong Y. Kim said he feels like this is a daydream, but is already preparing for the peaceful unification. Doors are opening for North and South Korea to come together again. Kim describes the event as amazing…