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Local News, News, Richland

Suspect in July shooting death turns himself in

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia Police say a suspect in a deadly July shooting has turned himself in. Investigators say Obidiah Doctor turned himself in Friday. According to police, on June 15th police responded to Prisma Health Richland after Willis Weary drove himself to the hospital with a gunshot wound where he later died. Police say the shooting was not a random…
Local News, News, Richland

Columbia police seize video poker machines

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say a 53 year old man was running an illegal gambling operation. Investigators say Anthony Hopkins is charged with Operating a Gaming House, Keeping Unlawful Gaming Tables, Possession of a Handgun by a Person Convicted of a Crime of Violence, and Possession of Marijuana. Police say An anonymous tip led officers to a home on…
Local News, News, Richland

Suspect sought in gas station shooting

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. are hoping surveillance video will help them track down a suspect in a recent shooting. It happened at the BP on Broad River Rd. on just before 11:30om on July 22nd. According to investigators, the video shows a man in a white t-shirt with white and blue shorts pointing…
Local News, News, Sumter

Police: Couple charged in death of newborn

Rob Dew,

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– A man and woman are facing charges in the death of their newborn child. Investigators with the Sumter Police Dept. say they responded to a Moorehead Place apartment on July 31st after a woman said she had delivered a baby prematurely two days earlier. Police say she told them the infant was unresponsive at the time of…

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Local News, News, Sumter

Deputies: Sumter man wanted for six felonies

Rob Dew,

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man they say is wanted for six felonies. Investigators say Justin Nelson is wanted for burglary, criminal domestic violence, and multiple distribution of lewd material charges. Deputies say he is known to frequent the Windsor City area. If you know where Nelson is call the Sumter…

Tax Free Weekend And Back To School Shopping
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Tax Free Weekend approaches, shoppers discuss back-to-school purchases

Lee Williams,

A variety of purchases will be exempt from South Carolina’s 6% sales tax during Tax Free Weekend. Exemptions on select items begin tomorrow and last through Sunday. Tax-free items range from clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies, backpacks, and computers.

With the new school season being just around the corner, Walmart is ready to help shoppers find the most budget-conscious ways to check items off of their back-to-school lists.

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Local News, News, Richland

19 year old charged with attempted murder in shooting

Rob Dew,

Photo:CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say a teenager is charged in connection with a shooting that injured a 15 year old boy earlier this summer. Investigators say Jentry McCombs, 19, was arrested Thursday and charged with Attempted Murder, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. Police say he was arguing with the…