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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man accused of robbing Midlands bank

The Richland County Sheriff's Department hopes you will recognize a suspected bank robber.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department hopes you will recognize a suspected bank robber. The department on Monday released surveillance images of the suspect. Deputies say on Saturday morning the suspect pepper-sprayed the tellers at TD Bank on Two Notch Road and left with an undisclosed amount of cash. If you have any information you’re asked to…
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Wildfire Burning in SC Getting Under Control, say Officials

ABC Columbia Staff

ROCKY BOTTOM, S.C. (AP) – Officials say a wildfire burning in the mountains of South Carolina is more under control than in previous days. Mike Bozzo of the S.C. Forestry Commission says the 2,300-acre Pinnacle Mountain fire is now 25 percent contained. Firefighters used bulldozers to construct fire lines Sunday. Sprinkler systems have also been installed along portions of the…

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Authorities: SC Deputies Beaten by Baton Identified

ABC Columbia Staff

LADSON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities have identified the two South Carolina deputies who were beaten with their own baton by a man who later died in custody. Charleston County Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson said in a statement that both Deputy Robert Bittner and Deputy Levi Reiter have worked for the sheriff’s office for 15 years. A police report says Bittner…
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State Christmas Tree Arrives at State House

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Midlands. The State Christmas tree arrived Monday morning at the State House. According to organizers this years tree is a 35-foot-tall sheared Concolor Fir, also known as a white fir, and comes from Pinetum Christmas Tree Farm in Swanton, Maryland. The lights and ornaments will soon decorate…
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Richland Co. Deputies Make Arrest in Connection with Puppy Burned Case

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says it has made an arrest in what officials are calling a horrific case of animal cruelty. Deputies announced Monday that 21 year old Hykeem Jabar Golson has been charged with Ill Treatment of Animals Felony, in connection with the case. Deputies say Golson set fire to an 8-10 week old Pitbull…
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Marcus Lattimore Named Head Coach at Heathwood Hall

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (Heathwood Hall) — Heathwood Hall announces the hiring of Marcus Lattimore as the Head Football Coach, upon the resignation of outgoing coach Steve Victory.  Victory, 3-15 in his two seasons at the helm, will be returning to his home state of Louisiana to tend to family matters.  Lattimore, a former South Carolina All-American and San Francisco 49ers draft…

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Salvation Army Angel Tree: Adopt an Angel

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You have a chance to make a Midlands child’s Christmas wish come true, and it starts with a simple shopping trip to the mall. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are up at Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Mall. On the trees, you’ll find the name of a child and some items they want, or need, for Christmas….