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If you are hitting the road, there are some things you can do to try and save at the pump

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas Prices could rise even more as we near the Memorial Day Holiday. And if you are hitting the road, there are some things you can do to try and save at the pump according to Gas Buddy. According to GasBuddy, one of the best ways to save on fuel during a commute is to try and…

Local Living: Columbia International Festival plus, Movies in the Park

Local Living on ABC COLUMBIA

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here’s our look at Local Living. Get ready to some tasty treats from around the World. The Columbia International Festival at the State Fairgrounds starts on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and May 22 from Noon to 7 p.m. Curtis spoke with the festival’s Executive Director, Raj Aluri about how this year’s event highlights…

Remains of teen who went missing in Myrtle Beach back in 2009 discovered, say authorities

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, South Carolina. (WCIV) — Authorities have made an arrest after locating the remains of 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel, who went missing from Myrtle Beach in 2009. Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver confirmed the discovery during a press conference on Monday afternoon from the Georgetown County Judicial Center, during which he announced the arrest. Authorities accused Raymond Moody Monday of…

Orangeburg County Coroner identifies Six year old killed in drive by shooting

Deputies say shots fired at house, in North, on Friday night

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the six  year old killed in a drive by shooting. According to the Coroner, Winston Hunter, of McClain St. North, SC was pronounced dead on the scene. An Autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Orangeburg County Deputies say around 11:35pm Friday a car drove past a Mclain Street…

GasBuddy reports Gas Prices in Columbia unchanged in the last week

 Right now drivers are paying an average of $4.14 a gallon in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is some good news at the pump. According to a new report released Monday by GasBuddy, the average price for gas in Columbia did not rise over the weekend. Right now, drivers are paying an average of $4.14 a gallon, per GasBuddy. Prices in Columbia are nearly 60 cents higher per gallon than a month ago….

California churchgoers detained gunman in deadly attack

(Source: AP News) LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. (AP) — A man who opened fire during a lunch reception at a Southern California church on Sunday was detained by parishioners, according to a sheriff’s official who called their intervention an act of “exceptional heroism and bravery.” One person was killed and four others were critically wounded in the afternoon shooting at Geneva…

Investigation underway after shooting in Sumter

(STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) Police officers, tape, cruiser. SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of a Broad Street business on Sunday morning. According to investigators, at around 5 a.m. the victim 29-years-old, Jaquavius Brown and his 24-year-old girlfriend were leaving IHOP when they were approached by an unknown man and…

Richland County police search for missing man

(Source: RCSD) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the community’s help to find a missing man. Authorities say 63-year-old, Edwin Lee, left his home on Lost Tree Lane yesterday, May 14. He was last seen wearing camo and black jogging pants, a black pull over and hat. Edwin has medical conditions that require medications…

Columbia International Festival gets ready for annual event May 21 in Columbia

May 21 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and May 22 from Noon to 7 p.m.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia is going global this month at a special annual event this month. The Columbia International Festival at the State Fairgrounds starts on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and May 22 from Noon to 7 p.m. Curtis spoke with the festival’s Executive Director, Raj Aluri about how this year’s event highlights Asia and…

At least 10 dead in mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket

Photo: AP Buffalo, NY (AP)–A gunman wearing military-style clothing and body armor opened fire with a rifle at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, killing at least 10 people before being taken into custody Saturday afternoon, law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. Details on the number of additional people shot at the Tops Friendly Market and their conditions weren’t…