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Kennerly Rd. Penny Project Complete

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Good news for drivers in Irmo, the new Traffic Circle off Kennerly Road is now open. The construction on the round-about took several months, as part of the Richland County Penny Tax project. The new traffic circle is now open at the intersection of Kennerly, Steeple Ridge and Coogler in Richland County. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Update: Ohio State Univ. Student Stabs People on Campus

ABC News–An Ohio State University student was shot dead by police after he plowed into pedestrians with a car and then stabbed multiple people with a butcher’s knife at the OSU campus in Columbus this morning, officials said. The scene is now secure, officials said. Eleven people were transported to local hospitals, officials said. OSU said in a statement that…

RCSD: Suspect Broke Victim’s Finger During Theft at Belk

Benjamin Kearse RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A male suspect is being sought in connection with three shoplifting incidents at the Belk’s department store located in the 600 block of Promenade Place. Benjamin Kearse, 52, is accused of stealing seven polo shirts and jackets valued at $1,400 from the store between October 2 and October 28. While fleeing the location…

Holiday Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given everyone some guidelines.   Place your tree away from sources of heat such as fireplaces, candles, and space heaters. Use only non-flammable decorations. Use only lighting evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory such as Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL). Inspect lights for frayed wire or other defects before use. Do not leave…

Cyber Monday Deals

ABC NEWS– Cyber Monday marks the on-line sales equal or greater to in-store sales on Black Friday. Retailers like WalMart and Target are offering big discounts on electronics and other items. Eva Pilgrim reports.   Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Cyber Monday

Deputies Search for Missing Man with Dementia

Donnie Richardson NEWBERRY , SC (WOLO)– Newberry County Sheriff’s  Deputies are asking for your help in locating a missing dementia patient last seen Saturday night just after 10pm Deputies say Donnie Richardson was last seen walking down Lake Street toward Main Street in the Silverstreet community of Newberry County 10pm Saturday when he left his home after his family went to…