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One man injured after shooting, Columbia Police Dept. investigating

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One person is injured after a shooting in Columbia. A shooting on the 3400 block of Belvedere Drive has left one man injured, according to the Columbia Police Department. Investigators say they are working to talk with possible witnesses. Please contact Crimestoppers if you have any information, at 888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News Tags: belvedere drive,…

VA teen meets 92-year-old pen pal after two years

The pandemic kept so many of us separated from each other, but it brought a pair of unlikely friends very close together. A teenager from Virginia and a 92-year-old woman from New York became pen pals. A beautiful friendship blossomed and an amazing moment played out when they came face to face for the first time.

One man is dead after shooting in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One man is dead after a shooting on Saturday, according to the Columbia Police Department. Investigators say the shooting happened around 1:00 p.m. on the 1700 block of Van Heise Street. Police say initially officers were already en route after receiving a Shot Spotter alert and at the same time they also received a 911 call….

Earthquake hits near Elgin

ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) -United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake hit just outside of Elgin. According to the report, the earthquake happened Friday morning at 11:35 a.m. about 3.9 miles southeast of Elgin. The USGS says the quake measured at a 1.8 magnitude. If you’d like to see how many people felt the earthquake, then click here. Categories: Local News,…

Gas prices surge across the U.S. and SC

Drivers are paying an average of $3.71 a gallon in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The National average for a gallon of gas is the highest in nearly ten years. Prices at the pump have climbed again. In Los Angeles, gas prices surged to$5.00 a gallon for the first time, ever. AAA reports the average price hit $5.01 on Thursday, indicating a price jump of over 8 cents in one day. Here at…

SC Military Hiring Fair coming to Sumter

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Military personnel are wanted: A South Carolina Military Community Hiring Fair is set for March 8 and 9, 2022. The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs says it has partnered with Ping by Tallo, SC Future Makers, and Sumter Economic Development to host the Military hiring Fair. According to organizers, the hiring fair is a two-day event….