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Man, 45, Accused of Stealing Flat Screen TV

John Richmond RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 45-year-old man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for allegedly breaking into a locked shed, stealing a flat screen television. On Thursday, June 2, John Richmond went to 5 Sherry Court a gained entry to victim’s shed by breaking the front window causing approximately $160 in damages to the property, authorities say….

Lexington Co. Authorities Investigating Afternoon Shooting

Courtesy Lexington County Sheriff’s Department/Twitter LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department tell ABC Columbia that an argument between two people ended in gunfire on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting occurred at “The Store” on Highway 6, officials say. We’re told one person involved in the incident was taken to an area hospital and is being…

Charleston Church Shooting Suspect Wants Fed Case Dismissed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The white man accused of killing nine black parishioners at a South Carolina church wants the federal charges against him dismissed. Attorneys for Dylann Roof argued in court papers filed Tuesday that the nearly three-dozen charges against Dylann Roof should be thrown out in part because they infringe on a case that is best argued in…

Watch: Mega Millions Still up for Grabs

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — It looks like you still have a chance to get lucky. No one won the Mega Millions Drawing Tuesday night, which means the jackpot now grows to an estimated 508 Million dollars for the next drawing this Friday. Click here to find out your odds and what people around the Midlands say they’d do with the winnings…

80-Year-Old Woman Scammed Out of $10K in ‘Pigeon Drop’ Con

Provided RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 80-year-old victim was scammed of $10,000 last month, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. On June 23, the suspects initially approached the victim at Two Notch Road Walmart and convinced the victim to take them to her bank to withdraw the cash, authorities say. The suspects went with the victim to the National…

Watch: General Mills expands Flour Recall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– We have a recall to pass along that could impact some of your baking recipes. General Mills is expanding its recall of Gold Medal, signature Kitchen and Wondra flour. It’s in repsonse to an outbreak of a strain of E.Coli. The expanded recall covers flour made earlier in the fall that might still be in consumers pantries….

Watch: Smart Phone Safety when making purchases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)(CNN)– Many of us may now be using our smart phones to make purchases and the convenience may outweigh our preventive measures. Experts say it’s important to take a few steps to ensure your personal information, stays personal. Mary Maloney has this consumer minute. Categories: Local News, News Tags: consumer