2 Men Charged with Murder in SC Women’s Deaths
Two men have been charged in the deaths of two women whose bodies were found in the Francis Marion National Forest.
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SC Latin Fesitval on Main Street
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –Columbia’s Main Street hosts Latin Festival Saturday and Sunday. 8pm Festival Kickoff Party Saturday, September 1 at the Columbia Marriott Downtown (1400 Main Street). Sunday, September 2 from 11 am – 10 pm for the 2012 Main Street Latin Festival! FREE ADMISSION! Live entertainment throughout the day and night! Including such artists as Talento Oculto, Adalberto Santiago,…
Man charged with arson found at fire with snack
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Police in Columbia say it was easy to find the suspect in the burning of a pickup truck at a Columbia car dealership — he was sitting on another vehicle, eating from a jar of peanut butter as he watched the blaze.
Another Vigil for Missing Teen Tonight
Another vigil will be held Sunday night for missing teen Gabrielle Swainson
Gas Prices Jump Overnight as we near Labor Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Overnight prices at the pump spiked, as drivers near Labor Day. Here in the midlands we are averaging nearly 10 cents higher a gallon, than two weeks ago. Gas prices are up, increasing about a penny a day since the Fourth of July. The average price per gallon is now $3.57. That’s 19 cents more than…
SC Voter ID Law in Court
Attorneys are wrapping up testimony in the federal trial of South Carolina’s voter identification law and closing arguments are set for September 24.
The law requires voters to show specific identification when they vote.
Sober or Slammer Campaign for Labor Day
Troopers step up patrols this Labor Day Holiday, focusing on DUI prevention and crash prevention.
Last year, seven people died over the Labor Day weekend.
Sheriff: Man Intentionally Set Fire at School
Lexington County Sheriff’s deputies have charged a 54-year-old West Columbia man in connection with two fires at a local school.
Thomas Hartford Riley is charged with two counts of third-degree arson.
Mother of Missing Toddler expected in Court Tuesday
Zinah Jennings, mother of missing Midlands toddler Amir Jennings, is set to return to court Tuesday, after giving birth to second child.
Prayer Vigil for Missing Teen set for Tuesday
The search continues this Labor Day holiday for a missing Richland County teen.
