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City Water Rate Hike Drop-In

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you live in the City of Columbia your water bill could go up as early as July 1. To better help customers understand the process and the possible increase in utility bills, the city is hosting a series of drop-ins. According to city officials, Columbia City Council is considering water, sewer, and stormwater rate changes for the…

Men wounded after shots fired into home, deputies say

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) – Deputies say two men suffered non-life threatening injuries after they were struck by bullets while inside a home early Monday morning. Multiple rounds were fired into the Metz Road home just before 2 a.m., deputies say. To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime or if you know the identity of the suspects,…

Man Who Put Myrtle Beach Shooting on FB Live Speaks

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE) — “Stay away from this area if you’re watching this feed there’s multiple people been shot,” said Bubba Hinson as he broadcasted a fight that quickly become a shooting near 5th Ave. and Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle Beach. He said he started a Facebook Live when he noticed a crowd of over 75 people moving down…

Search For Missing Swimmer Continues Monday

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Multiple law enforcement agencies will continue searching for a missing swimmer Monday morning. Rescue crews have been searching for hours for a swimmer who was separated from a group of friends Sunday afternoon. DNR officials say that four people went swimming in the Congaree River and only three made it back so far. Officials say the group was…

Pedestrian Killed in Hit And Run in Lexington County

Lexington COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after a Sunday morning hit and run crash in Lexington County. According to Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle on Westwood Drive at 5:00am. Officials ask anyone with information to contact SCHP. Continue to check back for updates.       Categories: Lexington, Local…

Troopers Investigate Sumter Fatal Hit And Run

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Highway Patrol Troopers are seeking information about a Sunday morning hit and run that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The fatal wreck happened at 12:35am on Ellerbe Mill Road. Troopers say a vehicle hit the pedestrian and fled the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released at this time. Troopers do not…