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Deputies say they have identified suspected shooter in Saturday shooting of teen

Deputies say they have identified the shooter from the shooting death of teen Saturday. Deputies say he showed up at Headquarters Saturday.

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)–Lexington County Deputies say they have identified a suspected shooter in connection with the shooting death of a teen Saturday night. Deputies say he showed up at Police Headquarters Saturday. According to deputies, he provided details of the events that led up to the shooting.  No arrests have been made. Deputies say work on the case continues. …

Trial resumes Monday for man accused of killing USC Student Samantha Josephson

Nathaniel Rowland is charged in connection with the murder and kidnapping of Samantha Josephson

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The trial for the man accused of killing USC Student Samantha Josephson will resume Monday morning. Last week during testimony, the prosecution brought numerous witnesses to the stand. Nathaniel Rowland is charged in connection with the murder and kidnapping of Samantha Josephson. Police say she got into his car thinking it was an Uber outside a bar…

Gas prices continue to rise in SC and across the Country

If you are filling up at the pump this week, gas prices have jumped nearly 10 cents a gallon

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Dig deep into those wallets, gas prices have jumped nearly 10 cents a gallon over the last two weeks. In Columbia, drivers are paying an average of $2.89 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. Gas prices in Columbia are $1 per gallon higher than a year ago, according to AAA, but among the least expensive in the country….

City of Columbia partnering with DHEC, Prisma Health and Lexington Medical Center for Vaccine Clinics

If you are looking to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, City of Columbia and area health officials are hosting a series of free clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to get a free COVID-19 vaccine, the City of Columbia and area health officials are hosting a series of free clinics.  Prisma Health, DHEC and Lexington Medical Center are partnering with the City for the vaccination clinics at city sites. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Prisma Health will distribute the Pfizer vaccine (to anyone…

Man hit and killed on I-26 identified by Lexington County Coroner

Coroner: Pedestrian killed after being struck by a vehicle Sunday

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a vehicle Sunday. According to the Lexington County Coroner, it happened July 25, 2021 around 12:00 AM, on Interstate 26 near the 114 Mile Marker. According to Coroner Fisher, 25 year old Andre K. Howell, 25, of Clinton, was walking in the…

Pet Adoption: Columbia Animal Services hosting Summer special

Columbia Animal Services is hosting 'the dog and cat' days of summer with $10 pet adoptions

City of Columbia Animal Services COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are looking to adopt a furry friend this Summer, you can check out a special offered by City animal services. Columbia Animal Services is hosting ‘the dog and cat’ days of summer with $10 pet adoptions. The special runs from July 19 to July 30. If you are interested in…