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Columbia Police Officer Fired: Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -A Columbia Police Officer has been fired after investigators say the officer sexually assaulted a minor victim under the age of 11. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jamie Lee Rogers and charged him with First Degree Sexual Assault on a minor victim under the age of 11, according to a release from the City of Columbia…

‘Honor the Dream’ Food Drive Kicking Off

ABC News-City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation have kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Food Drive benefiting Harvest Hope Food Bank. The food drive ends December 22, 2016. The food drive is held each year to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of community…

Governor Haley Calls for SC Day of Prayer Tuesday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Nikki Haley is asking South Carolinians to pray for healing amid two murder trials in Charleston and recovery following Hurricane Matthew. Haley called on all places of worship to hold a prayer vigil at noon Tuesday. She also wants church bells to ring statewide. Categories: Local News, News, State

Humane Society Saving One Pet at a Time

The Humane Society of South Carolina works to cut down on pet over population

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – November 22 marks the anniversary of the Humane Society of the United States, an agency founded to help protect the be interest of animals, including cruelty and overpopulation.  Working in conjunction, and sharing the mission are local agencies like the Humane Society of South Carolina. “A cat can produce over 8,000 offspring within seven years,” according…

Roof Competency Hearing Resumes Tuesday

The hearing’s also expected to include extensive statements made by Roof that might not be allowed at his death penalty trial.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO-TV) — No decision was issued in Monday’s competency hearing for the Eastover man charged in the shooting deaths of nine worshipers at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. A release from the U.S. District Court states the hearing will continue Tuesday. A psychologist was scheduled to give details on whether Dylann Roof is competent enough to stand…