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WATCH: Family pleads for answers in loved one’s murder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Northeast Columbia family is pleading for answers in the death of their loved one, Jamell George, who was gunned down in his parent’s front yard just hours before he would have turned 27. George was murdered the night of July 2. Richland County Sheriff’s investigators said George was sitting in his car in his parent’s…

WATCH: Pokemon GO Gets Players Exercising, Exploring Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Pokemon Go craze taking the world by storm has officially landed in the Capital City. The virtual reality app for your mobile device is drawing crowds to popular sights in Columbia, and law enforcement wants to remind you to stay safe while you’re having fun. Watch the video above to hear their advice, plus why Midlands residents…

RCSD Seeking Suspects in Pinedale Dr. Murder

  Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Richland County deputies have released sketched of two suspects wanted for murder. Sheriff Leon Lott says deputies responded to a shots fired call just before 11:00 the evening of July 2 at a home on Pinedale Dr. Lott says the victim, 26 year-old Jamell George was sitting in his car in the driveway when two suspects approached….

SC Justices Favor Solicitor Over AG in Corruption Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s highest court has handed a defeat to the state’s top prosecutor, ruling a solicitor had the authority to open a state grand jury investigation. The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Solicitor David Pascoe is empowered to continue his investigation into allegations of corruption at the South Carolina Statehouse. Wilson originally asked Pascoe to…

Watch: Judge To Weigh Moving Up Trial of Church Shooting Defendant

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A judge is considering whether Charleston church shooting defendant Dylann Roof should go to trial in state court before his federal trial. His state trial on murder charges is currently set for January but prosecutor Scarlett Wilson wants the state to try Roof before his November federal trial on hate crimes and other counts. Circuit Judge…

SC Agencies, Food Bank, Compost Group Looking to End Food Waste

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Several state agencies are joining with private groups to try to reduce food waste in South Carolina. The groups are announcing the “Don’t Waste Food S.C.” campaign Wednesday at Harvest Hope Food Bank in Columbia. The Commerce Department, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Agriculture Department are working with Feeding America which represents…

Watch: Traffic Stops Tips from RCSD

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is releasing some tips on what to do at a traffic stop. · Immediately pull over to the nearest right-hand edge or curb of the roadway. · Pull your car over as close as possible to the curb of the roadway and stay clear of any intersections. · Stop and remain in such…