Person Injured in Early Morning Hotel Shooting
Early morning hotel shooting in Columbia leaves at least one woman with serious injuries.
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“Tebow Time” Ends in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – An announced crowd of over 8300 fans filed into Spirit Communications Park on Sunday to say goodbye to the most famous Firefly in the young franchise’s history. Hours before the 5:05 p.m. first pitch, the team announced that 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow was moving on to the next step of his professional baseball career….
Coroner: Saluda River Swimmer’s Autopsy Inconclusive
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Autopsy inconclusive for man who is believed to have drowned in the Saluda River on Sunday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the preliminary autopsy findings William John Leeman, 43, of Gaston, who was believed to have drowned in the Saluda River near the Riverbanks Zoo. According to Fisher, preliminary autopsy findings were unable to confirm that Leeman’s death…
Body Found Behind U-Haul Storage Facility in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigation after a body was found behind a U-Haul storage facility on Sunday. Columbia Police say they found the body in the 1000 block of Elmwood Avenue Sunday afternoon. Officers say they don’t believe the person is an employee and that foul play is not suspected. Investigators are going to review surveillance…
USC Student Working at AU Found Dead in Peru
COLUMBIA, SC (WJBF)- A University of South Carolina student working through a clinical program at Augusta University is missing in South America. 24-year-old Seth Thomas is on a short-term medical mission in Peru. Friday afternoon, he went on a hike by himself in the Andes Mountains. He was scheduled to return from his hike before sundown. Friends and law enforcement have…
South Carolina Health Officials Find West Nile Virus
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina health officials say samples from mosquitoes trapped in Beaufort County have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Entomologist Chris Evans of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said in a news release that the mosquito carrying this virus is usually active at night, but can also be active at dusk…
2 Women Charged in Concession Stand Burglary
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC(WOLO)- Two women are facing multiple charges in connection to the burglary of a concession stand at a Pelion sports complex. Brittney McDaniel and Kayla Wallace were arrested Friday morning after a brief pursuit near Cooper Park, according to deputies. “A deputy responded to a call of a burglary in progress and saw McDaniel and Wallace leaving the…
Two Killed in Early Morning Wrecks on I-20 In Lexington
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the identity of the persons killed in two early morning car accidents on I-20 Eastbound on Saturday. Caleb Joseph Metz, 26, of North Augusta, S.C. died on scene at 4:00 a.m. from the injuries he received in the accident, Fisher said. Troopers say when the vehicle Metz was driving…
Victim Identified in Gas Station Shooting on Two Notch Road
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The victim of a Saturday morning shooting at a gas station has been identified. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said, William D. Archie,25, died from a gunshot wound to the lower body. According to Richland County deputies two people got into an argument at a BP gas station at the corner of Two Notch Road and…
One Lane of Farrow Road Closed for Bridge Repair
RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)–If you plan to travel on Farrow Road, take not of a lane closure. SC DOT crews are doing repair work on part of the bridge. The DOT has closed one lane on the Southbound Farrow Road Bridge. Crews are expected to reopen the lane by 7am, Monday June 26, The Northbound lanes are not affected. Categories: Local…
