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6 year old killed in drive-by shooting

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Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Orangeburg Co. say a six year old child was killed during a drive-by shooting in Orangeburg late Friday night. Investigators say around 11:35pm a car drove past a Mclain St. home in the town of North. Deputies say the people in the car fired shots at the house killing the child. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says,…

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2022 Legislative Session ends – Here’s a look at the last day

ABC Columbia's Alex Tejada was at the State House for the end of the Session Thursday
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Thursday the gavel came down on the 2022 Legislative session. The final day of the current legislative session at the statehouse sparked a lot of discussion as lawmakers looked to get bills passed. “Much of what I thought was going to happen is what happened, especially early on,” said Sen. Shane Massey, majority leader. “Marijuana took…

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16th annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Fundraiser Saturday

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia is going bald to help kids with cancer in a special event Saturday. The 16th Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Head-Shaving fundraiser starts at 1 p.m. at The Tin Roof at the Senate. More than 80 volunteers will get their heads shaved with a goal of raising $150,000 towards childhood cancer research. According to event officials,…

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Car jacking caught on camera

Rob Dew,

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for two men they say carjacked a man Wednesday. Deputies say around 4:30 that afternoon a white Lexus pulled up to a home on Shadowlane Dr. where the victim was sitting in the driveway inside his silver Toyota. In the video, which was captured on the victim’s doorbell camera, you…

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Consumer: Gas Saving Tips

Consumer News with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial.
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are hitting the road, there are some things you can do to try and save at the pump. According to GasBuddy, one of the best ways to save on fuel during a commute is to try and get a carpool together. Also, download gas apps that track and find gas stations with the cheapest prices….

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Local Living: Movies in the park, plus, how you can ‘Give the Gift of Life’

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Time to roll up your sleeves. You can join local law enforcement and firefighters give the gift of life in the “Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.” It takes place May 27 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. You can visit either the Richland County Decker Center or the Charles Drew Wellness Center. Columbia Police, Columbia Fire, and Richland…

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Red Cross receives two new blood transportation vehicles donated by Jim Hudson Automotive Group

Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates two new vehicles to Red Cross
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It will be easier for the American Red Cross to deliver blood donations and reach people in the community. Friday Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated two new blood transportation vehicles to the Red Cross. The Red Cross says the two Dodge Promaster 3000s will be used for the transportation of lifesaving blood products. The Red Cross says…

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Update: Lexington County Deputies say White Knoll HS is secure after lockdown due to possible security threat

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–UDPDATE- According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, the White Knoll High School campus is secure. Deputies say they have identified and located a student associated with the potential security threat. Investigators are interviewing that student. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, they are on site at the White Knoll High School campus in response to tips about…

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New Locally owned Wings Restaurant opens in Columbia

Nothin’ But Wings held grand opening Friday
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Alex Tejada TwitterWings opening COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s a new wing business in the City of Columbia. Nothin’ But Wings held a grand opening Friday. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, Office of Business Opportunities, were all on hand for the grand opening. According to officials, Co-Owners Kimberly Cannon and Tyrone White and Chief Operating Officer and Operations Manager…