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Shooting Ruled Self Defense

  Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Investigators say a Lexington Co. man provoked the shooting that lead to his death. A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says 31 year old Derek Fogle attacked his neighbor on Cherokee Pond Ct. when the shooting took place. Investigators say the neighbor shot Fogle several times, called 911 and waited for police to arrive. Categories: Lexington,…

Suspect Wanted in Two Break-Ins at Same Shopping Center

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say broke into two different businesses in the same shopping center. Investigators say just after 1:45 Friday morning the suspect shot out the glass in the front door of Food Lion on Hardscrabble Rd. and took a cash register. Deputies say he did the same thing on the…

No Fun in the Summer Sun Disorder

Some Cases of Depression Linked to Summer Season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – When it shines outside the high summer sun could leave you feeling down. There is a disorder experts say can keep some from enjoying the season. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews

Columbia Fire Officials: Responded to 130 Flood Calls Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Rain is blanketing the Midlands and causing flash flooding across parts of downtown Columbia. On Sunday, according to the Columbia Fire Department, they responded to 130 flood related calls in a 6 hour period. Flooding rapidly overtook streets in Five Points at Harden Street, flooding also took place in downtown at Whaley and Main. Officials are urging…

State Agency to Promote 20 Agents to Exclusively Supervise Domestic Violence Offenders

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina has ranked among the top five states for domestic violence for over 20 years. One state agency that works with perpetrators is expanding training in that area to help end this abusive trend in the Palmetto State. This legislative session, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services was awarded over $1 million…

Walmart Employee Rescues 8-Month-Old Infant From Hot Car, Father Charged

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says an 8-month-old girl is alive and going to be OK after a scary incident Sunday. Deputies say the girl’s father, Ca Mvuh left his daughter in a vehicle before passing the keys over to get it serviced. “Roughly 90 minutes later, that’s when one of the technicians there, a store employee, at…

City Urges Drivers to Watch out for Flood Prone Streets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Rain and storms have the potential to create flash flooding in the City of Columbia. The City is urging drivers to be vigilant in areas that are prone to flooding. The City says you encounter a flooded street or intersection, turn around; do not attempt to drive through it. Water may be deeper than it appears and can…