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CPD: Man charged for fatal collision on Farrow and 277

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police have arrested a man for a fatal collision involving two people on a moped Thursday night. Johnathan Gajadhar is charged with two counts of felony DUI with death. Investigators say it happened at Farrow Rd. and 277 on the bridge headed into Columbia. Gajadhar was taken to the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center awaiting a…

Police: Good Samaritans stop sexual assault inside business

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say Christ Davis is charged with Assault with Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct. According to police on Wednesday night Davis grabbed a 41 year old woman and threw her to the floor at Walgreens on Devine St. and tried to remove her clothes while he removed his pants. Investigators say Davis was subdued by…

What parents need to know about ‘BeReal’ app

The app encourages users to "just be real" and promote positivity, has been gaining popularity among teens.

ABC NEWS–There is a new online platform that is encouraging authenticity. The “Be Real” App is seeing a huge spike in popularity , with some saying it could be a solution to social media’s influence on young people and their self-worth. ABC’s JuJu Chang has more. Categories: News Tags: App

Local Living: Prime Time in the Parks and Food Truck Fridays

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)–In our look at Local Living, you can adopt a furry friend. Columbia Animal Services is participating in the nationwide Clear the Shelters initiative for the entire month of August, which means all adoptions are free, as shelters continue to face over-capacity issues. So far, Columbia Animal Services…

Orangeburg County Deputies searching for man, they say, may have information about recent murder

Ravenell said Orangeburg County Sheriff’s investigators are looking to speak with 42-year-old Huey Williams, Jr., of Cordova

IMAGE COURTESY ORANGEBURH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says investigators are searching for an Orangeburg County man who may have information about a recent murder. “We have learned from the autopsy that the victim suffered blunt force trauma to the upper body,” the sheriff said. “We need to speak with this person of interest…

Justice Department asks court to unseal search warrant of Former President Donald Trump’s home

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department has asked a court to unseal the search warrant the FBI received before searching the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday. Garland cited the “substantial public interest in this matter” in announcing the request at a hastily scheduled Justice Department news conference. Garland also said that he…

Lexington School District Two implements clear bag rule for athletic events

Beginning Friday, August 19, Lexington Two will implement clear bag rule at athletics events

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Get those clear bags ready. Beginning Friday, August 19, Lexington School District Two says it will implement a clear bag rule at athletics events. Per the District: Approved bags Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″. A logo no larger than 4.5″ x 3.4″ can be displayed on one…

Bond revoked for alleged Murdaugh co-conspirator

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Bond was revoked today for Curtis Smith, the alleged accomplice of former attorney Alex Murdaugh. Assistant attorney general Creighton Waters was seeking the revocation due to Smith allegedly misrepresenting his financial situation and GPS tracking him going to locations not agreed upon at his bond hearing. Defense for Curtis Smith argues that Smith believed that trips to…