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Police: Victim in Farrow Rd. shooting dies

Investigators say 50 year old Patrick Martin of Elgin died yesterday after he was shot following an argument with an elderly male family member.

Columbia Police is investigating a shooting that happened in the 5700 block of Farrow Road, said officers. (Photo: CPD) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Richland County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the man killed Monday on Farrow Rd. Investigators say 50 year old Patrick Martin of Elgin died yesterday after he was shot following an argument with an elderly male…

Police: one injured in afternoon shooting

Investigators say they responded to the Village at River's Edge on McQueen St. just after 4pm Monday.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say one person is injured after a shooting at a local apartment complex. Investigators say they responded to the Village at River’s Edge on McQueen St. just after 4pm Monday. Police say they are interviewing potential witnesses. If you have any information call the Columbia Police Dept. or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You can also submit…

Man convicted of burning Columbia Walmart sentenced

Judge Milton Kimspon sentenced him to 8 years in prison.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office say on January 23rd  Laurence Blocker pleaded guilty to setting a fire in Walmart on Garners Ferry Rd. Judge Milton Kimspon sentenced him to 8 years in prison. On May 11, 2023 fire crews responded to Walmart where surveillance video showed Blocker setting fire to a shelf of foam…