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Boil Water Advisory for parts of West Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Residents in parts of West Columbia need to boil their water before drinking, due to a water line leak. Residents are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. According to city officials,  the following streets are affected: 5th St 6th St 7th St 9th St…

Columbia Police Arrest Man in Connection to Deadly Shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Saturday. Officers say Jennings and the male victim argued before the incident on Beaumont Avenue. Police say when they arrived a male victim was found dead. Eddie Jennings is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Categories: Local News, News

NTSB On Scene of Amtrak Crash in Cayce

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The NTSB is on the ground in Lexington County to investigate the Amtrak Train crash in Cayce. The Miami-bound Amtrak train appeared to be on the wrong track when it collided with a freight train early Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring 116, officials said.  http://abcnews.go.com/US/amtrak-passenger-train-collides-freight-train-sc-injuries/story?id=52826058 NTSB officials are expected to hold a media briefing Sunday….

Palmetto Health Officials Update: Number of Patients Treated in Train Crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Palmetto Health hospitals say they are treating patients from the Amtrak train crash. Here are the latest numbers from Hospital officials:  Palmetto Health did receive 62 patients: 59 adults and 3 children. Patient count and conditions at the hospitals include: Palmetto Health Baptist received 4 patients: 1 admitted in fair condition. Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge received 10…

Amtrak train appears to have been on wrong track in crash that killed 2, SC governor says

COLUMBIA, SC (ABC NEWS)– A Miami-bound Amtrak train appeared to be on the wrong track when it collided with a freight train in South Carolina early Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring 116, officials said.  http://abcnews.go.com/US/amtrak-passenger-train-collides-freight-train-sc-injuries/story?id=52826058 The two people who died were the train conductor and engineer, said Margaret Fisher, the Lexington County, South Carolina, coroner. South Carolina Gov….