Authorities: SC man killed in dispute over dog
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Investigators in Lexington County say the suspect in the shooting death of a 56-year-old man was upset because his dog was struck and killed by a car.
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Saint Patrick’s Day in Five Points Nets Dozens of Arrests
Police say they were able to respond quickly to incidents during the Saint Patrick’s Day festival in five points Saturday leading to several dozen arrests.
Five US Servicemen Killed now Identified
The Department of Defense is now releasing the identities of the five US servicemen killed in Afghanistan over the weekend.
Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect
A forest fire is to blame for a dozen buildings that were destroyed in Carolina Forest. Forestry officials are asking people not to conduct open burn bans.
Columbia settled case involving attorney’s arrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia says it’s settled a lawsuit stemming from a case involving an attorney who was questioning police while they were arresting his friend.
SCE&G Warns Customers about Scam
South Carolina Electric & Gas is urging business and residential customers to be aware of scam artists posing as SCE&G employees.
Gas Prices Continue to Fall
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You may be seeing another dip at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the national average has fallen for 12 straight days before rising on February 11. The national average now stands at $3.67 per gallon, its lowest level since its peak, to date, at $3.79 per gallon on February 27. “Interestingly enough, while three states (HI, CA,…
Tax Refunds Could be Delayed for Some
UNDATED (WOLO) — There is bad news for more than 600,000 taxpayers nationwide. The Internal Revenue Service says refunds will be delayed by up to 6 weeks. The problem stems from the software the IRS is using to file their tax returns. The delay affects people claiming Education Tax Credits who filed returns between February 14th and 22nd. Categories: Local…
Red Flag Alert Remains in Effect for Burning
The South Carolina Forestry Commission say a red flag fire weather alert remains in effect for the entire state.
It is an advisory which strongly encourages residents to postpone burning.
St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points
It’s that time of the year again. Five Points was a sea of green as thousands came out for the fun filled event.
