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Investigators look for suspect in triple stabbing and fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police investigators are looking for a man, who they say stabbed three people and set fire to part of a house early Sunday morning. Authorities said Herbert Oree, 19, is wanted for three counts of attempted murder, third degree arson, first degree burglary and possession of a knife during the commission of a violent crime….

Mars, Sun, Line up for Solar Show

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) _ Last week, Mercury stole the show. Now it’s Mars’ turn. On Sunday morning, Mars, Earth and the sun will line up perfectly in the sky. This once-every-two-years event is called Mars opposition. That’s because Mars and the sun will be on opposite sides of Earth. Right now, Mars is about 48 million miles from us….

Columbia man killed in crash on I-77 Saturday morning

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the man who died after being involved in a single-car collision around 6:25 a.m. Saturday morning on I-77 southbound near mile marker 10 in Columbia. Officials said Javaris Cornelius Simmons, 32, of Dumont Street in Columbia, was not wearing a seat belt, when his car left…

Suspect in Sumter County shooting considered armed and dangerous

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man, wanted in a shooting that happened in Sumter County Saturday evening. Deputies said Chauncey Wilson, 30, of Bishopville, shot his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend around 4:30 p.m. Saturday while the two were driving in separate cars along Red Bay Road. We’re told that the shooting victim is expected…

Man wanted for questioning about Budget Inn shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man, who they say could have information about a shooting at a motel in Columbia this week. Authorities tell ABC Columbia that Terrance Boyd, also known as “Terry,” might have information about the shooting that took place at the Budget Inn on Sunset Drive on May 18. The shooting…

University of South Carolina hosts Yard Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The University of South Carolina is helping students move out of their dorms by hosting a Yard Sale using the the donated items from student residence halls. According to USC, the donated items include, clothing, household goods, appliances and furniture. This Saturday the “Give it Up for Good” yard sale will be indoors at the University of…

Lexington Co. replacing trees on South Lake Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– New greenery will line the streets of South Lake Drive in Lexington on Saturday. According to officials with Lexington County, they will begin the process of replacing 16 trees along South Lake Drive on Saturday, May 21, in an effort to provide required clearance for overhead utility lines. Officials say the existing trees – which include Lacebark…