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Richland Library to Host New Design Plan Reveal for Edgewood

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland Library is inviting residents to view the new plan for the Edgewood Library on Thursday, October 12  at 4pm.  It will take place at the Cecil Tillis Center off Simpkins Lane. Library officials say residents can see how their input helped shape the renovation and reconfiguration of the 7,000 square-foot building, located at 2101 Oak Street, as well…

Hospital Officials Update Soldiers’ Condition

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– An update tonight on the condition of some of the soldiers injured in last friday’s incident at Fort Jackson. A spokesperson for Palmetto Health Richland says two soldiers remain hospitalized, one in serious condition. A spokesperson for Fort Jackson says says two soldiers were killed and six were injured Friday after they were hit by a military…

SC Attorney General Announces Victim Services Grants

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Groups that help crime victims across the state are getting a helping hand from the Attorney General’s office. Thursday Alan Wilson announced his office will distribute 38 million dollars in grants to victims’ advocacy groups. Wilson says these grants can make a real difference in the lives of those affected by violent crime. “These state and local…

Councilman Seth Rose to run for State House Seat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Richland County Councilman is joining the race for a State House seat. Seth Rose has announced his intention to run as a Democrat for a house seat. Rose says he plans to run for the House District 72 seat currently held by Democrat James Smith. Smith announced his run for governor last week. Categories: Local News, Politics,…

Woman arrested in connection to fatal shooting in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A Gaston woman has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting early this morning in southern Lexington County. Chesnee Labri Mattress, 23, is also charged with possessing a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher identified the victim as Annette Riley, 44, of Gaston….