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Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News: From coast to coast today, those who have died serving our great land were honored. You’ll see some of the stories of sacrifice and honor. Outrage grows after a gorilla named Harambe is shot dead at the Cincinnati Zoo. His death has reignited the debate about zoos and their purpose. A 13 year-old…

Coroner Identifies Woman Found in Broad River

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was found in the Broad River on Saturday evening. Gary Watts said the body of 37-year-old Lindsay McKay of Columbia was recovered from the river at approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. She was reported missing on Saturday just after 9 p.m., officials say. McKay died from drowning, Watts…

Haley to Endorse Opponents of Leatherman and Rankin

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Florence and Myrtle Beach this week to endorse Republican primary challengers to two longtime state senators. The Republican governor will be at Wholly Smokin’ barbecue Wednesday to support Florence County GOP Chairman Richard Skipper in his race against Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman. Leatherman was first elected…

Deputies find body in Broad River

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death, after finding a body in the Broad River at Interstate 20 Saturday at 9 p.m. Authorities said Columbia Fire and Rescue assisted. If you know anything about this case, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Driver dies in fiery crash after fleeing from police

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina troopers say a driver speeding away from an officer who was trying to pull the car over has died in a fiery crash. The Highway Patrol said a Forest Acres office attempted a traffic stop Sunday morning. Troopers say the driver sped off, then lost control of the Nissan Altima and crashed into utility…

Sheriff: Man kills girlfriend after year-long argument

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) – Kershaw County deputies say a 48-year-old man convicted several times of criminal domestic violence has shot and killed his girlfriend. Sheriff Jim Matthews said in a news release that deputies checking on a call about gunshots at a Camden motel around 4:30 a.m. Sunday saw Therin McKeever leaving a room. Matthews says deputies found a gun…

Gaston man charged with murder, arson in Cedarcrest Drive fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County deputies have arrested Robert Dumon Johnson in connection to the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in a Cedarcrest Drive house damaged by fire early Thursday morning. Johnson fatally stabbed a man and a woman before intentionally setting fire to their home, according to arrest warrants. The 34-year-old suspect is charged…

VIDEO: Thanking our troops this Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Midlands-based non-profit, “Operation Thank You,” wants to collect 3,000 thank you cards for service members, veterans and their families this Memorial Day. Watch the video to find out how to help them fulfill their mission. Categories: Local News, News