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Brew lovers unite for “World Beer Festival”

Beer lovers came together Saturday for the "World Beer Festival" at the Columbia Convention Center
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Beer lovers came together Saturday for the 8th annual “World Beer Festival” at the Columbia Convention Center. This year’s festival, officials say, featured 21 South Carolina brewers; the most ever on tap. There were almost just as many from North Carolina brewers. For the first time, the festival featured a Cider Garden, filled with 26 different ciders ranging…
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Two teens shot at party expected to be OK

Deputies are investigating a shooting at a party that sent two teens to the hospital
Grace Joyal

 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies are investigating a shooting at a party that sent two teens to the hospital. This happened Sunday around 12:30 a.m. in the 200-block of Foxhunt Road. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say two teenage boys were shot multiple times in the lower body and taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Authorities say the victims were…
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Man in custody after firing shots at Richland Co. deputies

A man is in custody, after firing shots at deputies responding to a domestic disturbance
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an aggravated assault that happened Saturday after 11 p.m. on Camrose Court. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Officials say when they arrived, 23-year-old Arkeem Breeland fired several shots, striking the patrol car multiple times. Authorities say Breeland ran into the woods. He was located and taken to the hospital, where he…
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Suspect in Greene Street assault arrested

A man accused of assaulting a victim on Greene Street this week, turned himself into Columbia Police Department Saturday morning
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A man accused of assaulting a victim on Greene Street this week, turned himself into Columbia Police Department Saturday morning. CPD officials say 21-year-old Harold Jacobsen is charged with Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature. The incident occurred after Jacobsen and the victim were reportedly arguing shortly before 2 a.m. January 21 at…
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Sumter mom faces child neglect charges after turning herself in

A mother who went missing a week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges, after leaving her two young children alone
Grace Joyal

SUMTER, S.C. – A mother who went missing a week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges, after leaving her two young children alone. 27-year-old Shardae Evette Davis, of Ritz Mobile Home Park in Sumter, was charged Friday with two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. She was booked at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. If convicted, Davis faces fines set at…
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Midlands enjoying a little Snow

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – -Snow that began to fall early Saturday morning began to pick up pace and lightly blanket decks, lawns and cars. ABC Columbia Viewers sent in photos of the snow from Northwest Richland County, Columbia and Lexington. Residents enjoyed the snow flurries, the good news it did not impact roads. Chief Meteorologist John Farley says…

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City’s Financial Workshop Postponed due to Weather

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Due to inclement weather, the Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop that was scheduled forSaturday, January 23, has been postponed. The Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop dates have been moved to the following days: January 30, 2016 February 6, 2016 February 13, 2016 For more information, please call Community Development at (803) 545-3373. Categories: Local News Tags: Columbia,…
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A Body Found in Johns Island, SC

Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island
ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies say they have not ruled out foul play in the death….
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Columbia Police Continue Search for Suspect Wanted in Assault

Kimberlei Davis

Photo courtesy of CPD COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Authorities have released surveillance pictures of a man suspected of assaulting a man early Thursday morning on Greene Street. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the suspect allegedly punched a male in the head, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete at the 2000 block of Greene Street. The…