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Bar Fight Suspects Charged with Assault and Battery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Two men have been arrested following a fight outside a bar Monday night. Police say the suspects Frankie McDonald, 23, and Damon Wellsare, 17, are charged with second degree assault and battery by mob after allegedly assaulting two victims at Pavlov’s bar located in the 2000 block of Greene Street just after 11 p.m. When officers arrived they found two 20-year-old males outside with…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

The advisory affected customers along Corporate Boulevard.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of West Columbia lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers along Corporate Boulevard. According to a press release from Anna Huffman, Public Information Officer with West Columbia, the water supply has been thoroughly tested and boiling water is no longer necessary. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News Tags: ABC Columbia, Boil Water Advisory, West…

Tonight on the News at 6

Join us at Six, here is what we are working on….. Heavy rain is making for a soggy Tuesday.  Chief Meteorologist John Farley will have more on your forecast. Also, voting against the Governor’s veto. Today the house of representatives decided to override Governor Nikki Haley’s decision to deny funding for farmers devastated by October’s flood. And, find out how…

Man Pistol-Whipped Woman Knocking Out Her Teeth, Police Say

Toney T. Cooper SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Police say a Sumter man pistol-whipped a woman last week knocking out several of her teeth. 47-year-old Toney Tierene Cooper is behind bars and is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. On Saturday, May 14 Cooper allegedly went…

Crews Respond to Fire off Broad River Road

Columbia Fire Department COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Just before 11 a.m. Columbia firefighters responded to the scene of a fire on Menlo Drive. According to Tweet from CFD, crews are from the Irmo Fire Department are assisting to help contain the blaze. #TheCFD @IrmoFire on scene 825 Menol Dr Briargate Apts office light smoke showing upon arrival no fire visible…

Update: Lexington Co. Deputies Capture Burglary Suspect

Matthew Hupp LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say the search has ended for a burglary suspect. Officials captured Mathew Hupp around 1pm Tuesday near Wise Ferry Road. Officials say the suspect attempted to kick in the door of a home in 100 block of Mooring Lane in Governors Grant Tuesday morning. Stay with…

Watch: Richland Penny Tax Discussed

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County Council is set to meet today. According to their agenda the Council is expected to discuss and craft a document for public review showing the affects the hold on Penny Tax funds will have on the county. You may remember last week the South Carolina Department of Revenue put a freeze on money associated with that…

WATCH: Brewery expands flight plan in historic hangar

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – After years of sitting empty, the historic Curtiss-Wright Hangar at Jim Hamilton-Owens Airport is getting a new resident. “The Curtiss Wright Hangar has been a big challenge, because it was old and rusty and nasty, and nobody really wanted it,” Richland County Councilman Greg Pearce said. Pearce has overseen the deal since being elected to council…