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Watch: Bond Denied for Double Murder Suspect

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Willie Wilson will remain behind bars. On Tuesday, the double murder suspect was denied bond on an armed robbery charge. The 25 year old is facing several charges in connection to the Saturday double murder of Magaiteh Dolo and her father Dunber. Judge M.B. Howard says bond for the burglary and two murder charges will be…

CPD Investigating Shots Fired Incident

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is gathering information on a shooting that happened around 11 PM last night. This occurred at the 900 block of Marlboro St. Officials say a male was injured in the lower leg when he jumped a fence, running away from gunshots.  Details on this incident are limited, but officials say the victim may…

Senator: Information Provided by Rec. Commission “Unsatisfactory”

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — In a statement, Senator Joel Lourie (D) says that the information provided by the Richland County Recreation Commission in response to delegation member’s FOI request is “unsatisfactory.” According to Lourie, the agency “chose to withhold the confidential report that has been the subject of much controversy and discussion.” The Richland County Senator is expecting the…

Watch: Rep. Mia McLeod Calls for Resignation of Richland Co. Recreation Director

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–One State Lawmaker is calling for the Director of the Richland County recreation commission to resign. Representative Mia McLeod’s request comes after months of mounting allegations against Director James Brown, who went on paid leave July 1st. Brown is at the center of an FBI and SLED investigation into allegations of nepotism, fraud and sexual harassment at the…