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Columbia Police Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for a man they say robbed a Family Dollar at gunpoint Tuesday night. According to police, the suspect walked into the Family Dollar at 5304 Fairfield Road around 6:30 p.m. and demanded cash. Authorities have not disclosed the amount of money that was taken. No injures have been reported. To receive up to…

25 Displaced After Apartment Fire, Investigators Look Into Cause

RICHLAND COUNTY S,C. (WOLO)- Investigators are piecing together clues to find the cause of an apartment fire that left 25 midlands residents without a home Monday night. Investigators and some of the displaced residents returned the apartment complex in the 400 block of Burnside Drive on Tuesday. Authorities said the fire started on the first floor and spread in a…

SC Man Accused of Plotting Attack Waives Bond Hearing

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) (WOLO) -The man accused of plotting a Dylann Roof like attack appeared in Federal Court Tuesday. 29 year old Benjamin McDowell waived his right to a bond hearing. McDowell appeared before a judge Tuesday. A lawyer for McDowell told the federal judge that the McDowell didn’t want a preliminary hearing where the judge would decide if the…

Businesses Support Road Bill that Proposes Gas Tax Increase

COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)- Leaders of businesses like Nephron Pharmaceuticals, BW Mitchum and Michelin North America say they unanimously stand behind House Bill 3516 which lays out a funding plan to fix state roads. Michelin North America President Pete Selleck feels like the plan provides a solution for the long haul. “The house bill gives us a plan that is sufficient…

Prices at the Pump in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices at the pump have jumped a little this week. According to Gas Buddy, prices have jumped early 2 cents, with the Midlands average at $2.01 per gallon. ABC Columbia spotted gas as low as $1.93 off Bush River Road. The national average is $2.27 per gallon.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gas

Run to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The second “Run for Her Life” 5k takes place this weekend, to benefit non-profit Lighthouse for Life. The race kicks-off Saturday, February 25 at Saluda Shoals Park. That’s at 5605 Bush River Rd. in Columbia. This is a family friendly event and is stroller friendly. Walkers are welcome. For more information, and to register for Saturday’s event, click here. Lighthouse…