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Inmate Killed in Prison Fight

Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  One inmate is dead after an altercation at a prison in Clarendon County according to officials. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says Allen Capers died in the incident. No word on what sparked the fight. Officials say eight other inmates had to  be transported away from the prison Categories: Clarendon, Local News, News

Coroner Identifies Body Found Sunday

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Authorities have released the identity of a body found on the side of the road Sunday. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 22 year old Damarest Jackson died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Deputies say they found his body near the intersection of Coley and Pincushion Roads around 10am Sunday. If  you have any…

City of Columbia Parking New Office Hours

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia’s Parking Services will be adding more hours of business in the New Year. According to City officials, starting January 2nd the business offices will be open from 8-30 to 5 pm Monday – Friday. The department has a customer service office in the Lincoln Street Garage located at 820 Washington Street. Categories: Local News, News

RCSD: Body Found on Side of Road

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Richland County deputies say they responded at 10am Sunday to Coley and Pincushion Roads in response to a deceased body.  The identity and cause of death are still unknown at this time. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

UPDATE: Arrest made in home invasion assault on children

SLED Also Investigating After an Officer Fired Several Shots

UPDATE – Two people have been arrested in the case. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Quintrell Morris, 18, of Hopkins and Brandon Thompson, 30, of Columbia were arrested in connection with the home invasion on Mapleview Drive. Multiple charges forthcoming for both men. _____________________________________________________ IRMO, SC (WOLO) – Three Children and an adult were assaulted in a home…

SC DMV to Extend Hours in New Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In the New Year you’ll have more opportunities at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The SC DMV announced they are extending Saturday hours in preparation for the State’s new driver licenses… identification cards… and REAL IDS. On January 6th, 2018 a total of six offices will be open for two Saturdays a month from 9am -3pm…