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Deputies investigating shooting on Hard Scrabble Road

Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting on Hard Scrabble Road
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a shooting on Hard Scrabble Road. Officials say they responded around 12:30 a.m. Saturday to the 4300 block of the road in Northeast Richland County. They say the shooting was incited during a fight. One man was taken to an area hospital. Deputies do not know his condition. Authorities say they…
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Man rescued from island in Broad River after five days

A man was rescued from an island in the Broad River Saturday, after being stranded for five days
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man was rescued from an island in the Broad River Saturday, after being stranded for five days. Columbia Police Department officials say 61-year-old William Brock was reported missing Christmas day. His friends had not seen him since Monday. Officials say search crews found him on an island behind 2050 Watermark Place around 11 a.m. Saturday. That’s…
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Operation Spread the Joy Delivers Gifts to the Homeless

On Christmas Eve, Operation Spread the Joy delivered bags of gifts to the homeless in the midlands.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The holiday season is about giving back. On Christmas Eve, ‘Operation Spread the Joy’ spent the morning handing out bags of necessities to the homeless. Christmas came early for those in need, but the Christmas stockings came in the shape of a bag. “It’s a wonderful feeling, I think the kids that hand them out get…

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Floodgate at the Lake Murray Dam Could Open

Kimberlei Davis

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Emergency Services report that SCE&G officials say the utility may have to open the floodgate at the Lake Murray dam Thursday. This could affect Richland County residents downstream. Emergency officials urge residents to stay tuned to local news and social media. Info from SCE&G about the Lake Murray Dam: #sctweets https://t.co/3BlZ9ON9ME https://t.co/IDc6GE9xRX — SCEMD…
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RCSD Deputies Search for Suspect Wanted in Armed Robbery

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is wanted for armed robbery after he hit a store employee in the head with a gun before being chased off by the victim with a bat. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said deputies are looking for a black male, with a medium build who was seen entering the Raceway in the 2100 block of…
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WATCH: Chapin Couple Keeps Christmas Tradition Alive Through 51 Years of Marriage

51 years is evidence enough of a strong marriage, but for the Bensons of Chapin, all the triumphs and challenges that define a marriage are woven together through letters
Grace Joyal

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) — 51 years is evidence enough of a strong marriage, but for the Bensons of Chapin, all the triumphs and challenges that define a marriage are woven together through letters. Each Christmas, Donna and Ken Benson look back on the year behind them, and write an informative, thoughtful letter to send out to friends and family. From…
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Record Number of Travelers Expected This Holiday Season

AAA Carolina projects a record number of South Carolinians will travel 50 or miles during Christmas and New Years.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — AAA Carolina’s estimates a record number of South Carolinians will travel this holiday season. December 23rd is one of the busiest travel days of the year. “If you take a red eye surprisingly it’s very busy at 2 o’clock in the morning,” said Trey Calhoun. On Wednesday morning travelers poured in and out of Columbia Metropolitan…

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SUV Crashes into Building on Main St.

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say no one was injured when an SUV crashed into Inabinet Glass on Main Street Wednesday afternoon. CFD on scene of vehicle v bldg 2209 Main St no injuries reported partial collapse of structure #sctwees pic.twitter.com/0MTkcYPQmo — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) December 23, 2015 Though no injuries were reported there is…

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Threat of Tornadoes Across the South 2 Days Before Christmas

ABC Columbia Staff

Atlanta, Ga. (ABC News) — Southerners in large parts of Louisiana and Arkansas awoke to tornado watches on Wednesday, two days before Christmas. Forecasters warned that the pain could soon spread, with powerful tornadoes, thunderstorms and flooding possible across Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee and parts of Georgia. The biggest threat for tornadoes Wednesday will be in a region of 3.7 million…

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Surveillance Video Catches Man Stealing Vehicle

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are requesting the public’s assistance identifying a suspect wanted for motor vehicle theft. Sheriff Leon Lott said that just after 1 p.m. on Monday, November 23, deputies responded to Wash World in the 1600 block of Leesburg Road in reference to a stolen vehicle. Officials say the vehicle belonged to a woman…