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Deputies Encourage Citizens to Meet At Safety Zones For Internet Exchanges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Authorities are reminding people about their internet safety zones  after two men were arrested in connection with stealing phones from app users. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) says they have several internet safety exchange zones. The zones are monitored by surveillance cameras and deputies say they are safer than meeting people at other public buildings. “Please be…

City of Columbia Hosts Open Houses

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Council members got a chance to speak with residents this week at the June At-Large Open House. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr. met one on one with their constituents to talk about any concerns they may have in the City. In a separate open house,  Thursday the city is hosting a drop-in…

Lawsuit over SC Jailed Inmates Access to Attorneys

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A hearing has been scheduled in a lawsuit accusing a South Carolina jail of violating inmates’ constitutional rights by preventing them from meeting with lawyers from a civil liberties group. Court documents filed Tuesday show a hearing is scheduled for June 22 in federal court in Greenville. The American Civil Liberties Union of South Carolina sued…

Fashion Week Columbia continues to be fashion forward

Fashionistas and fashionable fellows show off their style this week

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The sixth year, the most fashionable of fashions descend on the Capital City for a week of style, conversation, and fun.  Fashion Week Columbia continues through Saturday with several events planned, including runway showcases on Thursday, live entertainment and after parties Friday and Saturday. For more information on Fashion Week Columbia, check out their website HERE. Categories: Digital…

Experts Recommend Vaccination to Protect Pups Against Dog Flu

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Canine Influenza has officially arrived in South Carolina, and some veterinarians are recommending getting your dog vaccinated against it as a precaution. Vets at Pawmetto Lifeline, in the Harbison area of Columbia, say it’s not a matter of if your dog comes in contact with the virus, but when. Dr. Janice Hodge says canine influenza is…

Tax Free Weekend Dates Released in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to save on those back to school supplies. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has announced the 2017 Sales Tax Holiday dates. The tax free weekend will be held Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6. Shoppers will be able to purchase items such as book bags and clothes tax free. Categories: Local News, News,…

Nephew And Acquaintance Charged With Cold Case Murder

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested two men in connection to a 2015 cold case murder. Cold Case Investigators arrested and charged Floyd Owen, 33, and Charles Brandon Barham, 30 with the September 2015 murder of Charles Kusko. Owen was arrested June 9, 2017 and is charged with murder, first degree burglary, criminal conspiracy, and possession of a weapon…

Dozens Charged in Alleged SC Prison Meth Ring

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Nearly three dozen people across South Carolina have been indicted as part of a methamphetamine ring operating within the state’s prisons. Attorney General Alan Wilson said Tuesday that the state grand jury has handed down indictments against 34 people. The defendants include two inmates at maximum-security prisons in South Carolina. Wilson says inmates at prisons in…