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Sheriff: Calhoun County Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at Officer

CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A Calhoun County man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a firearm at a Sheriff’s deputy. Calhoun County Sheriff Thomas Summers said Eddie Clay Guinyard, 49, of Orangeburg was attempting to set fire to a home on Northwood Court following an argument with two victims. The responding duty was met outside the residence by two family members who were victims…

Third Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia police have arrested a third suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery in the 3200 block of Lucius Road on March 3. Authorities say Juan Gilliam, 20, was taken into custody by members of the Midlands Gang Task Force and North Region Officers on Sunday night at a home on Gloria Trail. Gilliam along with…

Suspect Sought in Shooting Death of Orangeburg Co. Man

Anthony McKinnie ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are looking a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of a St. Ann Street man. Authorities say 30-year-old Anthony Tyrone McKinnie shot the 27-year-old victim on Friday, March 4. McKinnie is from Pennsylvania, but was living with a relative at the time of the shooting, officials say. Authorities say…

Police: Deadbeat Dad Owes Near $50K in Back Child Support

Robert Herlong RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man they say owes in excess of $49,000 in unpaid child support. 70-year-old Robert Herlong has an outstanding Family Court bench warrant for failure to pay court ordered child support, authorities say. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott states that anyone wanted for failure to pay…

Irmo Man Killed in Crash Early Sunday

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who died Sunday morning after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 1300 block of Steeple Ridge Road in Irmo. 24-year-old Deangelo Javion Vaquar Lewis, of Irmo, died Sunday morning, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree around 4 a.m.  The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Categories: Lexington, Local News

Columbia Man Killed in Collision Friday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the individual who died Friday evening, after being involved in a two-vehicle collision at around 3 p.m. in the 2400 block of Decker Boulevard in Columbia. 24-year-old Erik Landen Griffin, of Columbia, was transported from the scene by EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where he died while in surgery…

Gamecocks Down MSU, Win Second-Straight SEC Championship

By: USC SID

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (USC SID) — No. 3/2 South Carolina continued its defensive dominance and mixed in 55.6 percent shooting in the second half to claim its second-straight SEC Tournament championship with a 66-52 win over No. 16/16 Mississippi State. The momentum shifted in the second quarter, during with South Carolina used an 11-0 run over the final 4:43 to establish…

Congressman Wilson to host Veterans Fairs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Veterans on the hunt for a job can get some help in March at an annual Veterans Fair. Congressman Joe Wilson will host two Veterans Fairs in the Midlands and Aiken. Wilson says the goal is to bring potential employers and federal agencies in direct contact with veterans. Midlands Veterans Fair Tuesday, March 8, 2016 10AM – 2PM…

City of Columbia to host Wear Red Fashion Show

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to wear red for heart health. The City of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Go Red Fashion Show. The city is inviting everyone to recognize Heart Health Awareness. The City of Columbia’s Second Annual Go Red Columbia Fashion Show is set Friday, March 11, 2016. City officials say in a release ” Help…