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Irmo police searching for missing teen

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: Irmo Police Dept. Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)–Irmo police are searching for Devon White, 16. Police say White was last seen at a foster home on January 25th. Investigators believe he ran away. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, gray jeans and white shoes. Police say he’s around 5’6”, 130lbs. If you know where he is call the Irmo…
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Some Snow Tonight

John Farley,

Tonight we’ll see some snow – not much.  And it’ll be focused north and east of Columbia.  If you want to catch a picture or video, your best bet is between 10pm and 4am. Enjoy! Categories: Local News, Todays Forecast, Weather Blog Tags: ABC Columbia Forecast

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Local Living: Some Valentines events in the Midlands

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Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If moms are looking for something fun to do with your kids on a Saturday morning, what about a ‘Mommy and Me’ cookie decorating class! The Valentine’s Day theme event will be Saturday, February 5 at the Tri-City Leisure Center in West Columbia from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. You’ll be given icing, sprinkles and a box to take…
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Columbia Police investigate Bluff Rd. shooting

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are investigating a a shooting at the BP gas station on Bluff Rd. near Williams-Brice Stadium. Police say a man received a non-life threatening injury to the foot. If you have any information on this incident call the Columbia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Lifesavers Blood Drive hosted by City of Columbia set for February

The City and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann are hosting the 12th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood drive
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is doing its part to help with the severe blood shortage across the state. The City and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann are hosting the 12th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood drive. It will take place Friday, February 11 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. You can sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ Categories:…
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No charges filed in Richland School verbal altercation

Deputies say the incident took place before Tuesday's District Two school board meeting
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland School District Two- courtesy logo from Richland District Two release Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — no charges are being filed after the Richland School District Two superintendent was involved in a verbal altercation prior to Tuesday’s school board meeting. Richland County Deputies say they were called to the district’s facility on Fashion Drive by a district employee. deputies say…

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Deputies search for suspected trailer thief

Officials say the person was captured on business surveillance video
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Chester County Sheriff’s Chester County, SC (WOLO) — Deputies in Chester County are hoping you can help them locate a person accused of stealing a black Arising Industries enclosed, twin axle trailer from a businesses parking lot. According to authorities, on January 23, 2022 a person was caught on surveillance video jumping the fence of Catawba Plastics, Inc.,  which…
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Another earthquake in the Midlands

Rob Dew,

Elgin, S.C. (WOLO)–The flurry of earthquakes continues in the Midlands. The USGS reports a magnitude 2.1 earthquake happened at 6:46 Thursday evening just east of Elgin. This is the 17th earthquake in the area since December 27th. The strongest quake in the series so far was a 3.3 magnitude earthquake.   Categories: Local News, News, Richland