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Watch: Tracy’s Logging Begins Clean-up After Microburst

Tracy's Logging began cleaning up debris after being hit during Wednesday's severe storm
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The National Weather Service has confirmed a microburst in Lexington County during Wednesday’s severe storm. On Thursday, crews worked to clean up the debris scattered across Tracy’s Logging, one of the places hit by the storm. The National Weather Service said the microburst that hit the area packed 70 mph winds, strong enough to leave it’s mark. “When…
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Group Sharing Info About Fighting Human Trafficking in SC

A group working to eradicate human trafficking in South Carolina is hosting a meeting for people interesting in helping their efforts
ABC Columbia Staff

BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _A group working to eradicate human trafficking in South Carolina is hosting a meeting for people interesting in helping their efforts. The Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking is inviting the public to a free informational meeting Thursday at the Bluffton Branch Library. At its annual conference last month, the coalition says it offered a global, regional and…
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Suspect Charged in the Shooting Death of Timothy Gentry

Kimberlei Davis

Ibin Patterson (CPD) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Timothy Gentry was planning to propose to his long-time girlfriend when he was gunned down last year. On Thursday, Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced that Ibin Patterson was arrested and charged with his murder. Officials say a woman was also been charged in connection to the July murder. Willette Wilson is accused of…

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Two Suspects Sought for Credit Card Fraud at Hardscrabble Grocery Store

Kimberlei Davis

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department need help locating two suspects wanted for credit card fraud. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspects used stolen credit card information to clone a card to make two purchases at the Food Lion on Hardscrabble Road on Saturday, January 23. The purchases were each valued at $500. The male suspect is described…
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City of Columbia to Celebrate Black History Month with Extravaganza

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to celebrate Black History Month at the Black History Extravaganza. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 15 at Greenview Park. This year’s guest speakers are Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and media personality Cynthia Hardy. Councilwoman Devine is the first African-American female to serve on…

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17-Year-Old Charged with Multiple Counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Kimberlei Davis

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A Gaston teen is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy. 17-year-old Dewayne Hendrix has been charged with two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor Officials say that on January 17 a family member of the 13-year-old female notified the Kershaw County Sheriff’s…
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Cleanup Underway Following Severe Weather

Kimberlei Davis

Tracy’s Logging (Jennifer Ready) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —  Cleanup has begun after the Midlands was hit by strong winds, heavy rain and a confirmed tornado Wednesday. The confirmed EF-O tornado was near the Dixiana area in southeast Lexington County. Damage from the severe weather destroyed cars and knocked over trees. WATCH: active cleanup underway at Tracy’s Logging #scwx #sctweets pic.twitter.com/ioSlgFEJj9 — Jennifer…
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Damage Caused by Wednesday’s Severe Weather was Microbust, Not Tornado

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The National Weather Service in Columbia has confirmed that is was a microbust not a tornado that touched down in the Midlands Wednesday afternoon. A microburst is described as a a small downdraft that moves in a way opposite of a tornado. NWS Storm Survey confirmed Microburst damage in Lexington County near Steedman. photo: Misty Dyer #caewx…

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South Carolina USO Celebrates Support Group’s 75th Birthday

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The organization tasked by the late President Franklin Roosevelt with strengthening the morale of America’s military men and women is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The South Carolina chapter of the USO is holding a cake cutting Thursday at its center in the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. With the potential for war looming, Roosevelt asked several private organizations…