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Midlands Reaction to fire at Historic Babcock Building

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia fire investigators continue to search for clues in the fire at the Babcock building. Crews are working to discover what caused the Saturday blaze that destroyed the historic Bull Street building. The 3 alarm fire took nearly 9 hours to get under control. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins saying at one point, “the building is just gone”….

Columbia Police identify persons of interest in connection to Babcock Building Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say the persons of interest they were searching for in connection with the fire at the Babcock Building Saturday, have been identified. Cpd image persons of interest Police say the persons of interest are being interviewed by investigators to gather more information about the incident. Tweets by ColumbiaPDSC  Columbia Police say they still need Crimestoppers…

Fort Jackson soldier found dead in Barracks Identified

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Fort Jackson officials have identified the basic combat training soldier found dead in his barracks Saturday. According to officials,  29 year old Pvt. Michael Wise, of Wisconsin, was found dead at his barracks September 12th. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment. Fort officials say the command is conducting a 48 hour training stand…

Investigators on scene Sunday at site of fire at Babcock Building

Columbia Police, Fire say they are searching for persons of interest in connection with the fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Crews were on scene Sunday at the historic Babcock Building off Bull Street after fire tore through the building Saturday. Columbia Fire department Investigators say they,  along with Columbia Police, will be heading the investigation with assistance from SLED and ATF. The 3 alarm fire started around 6:30am and burned for more than 7 hours Saturday. 50…

Percent positive for SC Coronavirus cases released Sunday among lowest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reported Sunday  515 new confirmed cases of coronavirus COVID-19, and 24 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 129,484, and confirmed deaths to 2,915. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here Health officials say the total…

DHEC is answering the Coronavirus question, ‘Who should get tested?’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  The South Carolina Department of Health is answering the question, ‘Who should get tested?’ LEX MED DHEC COVID drive thru testing DHEC says if you are out and about in the community, around others, or not able to socially distance or wear a mask, they recommend that you get tested at least once a month. According to…

Investigators searching for persons of interest in connection with Babcock fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are searching for persons of interest in connection with the Saturday morning fire at the Babcock Building. The 3 alarm fire started around 6:30am and burned for more than 7 hours. 50 firefighters were on scene.   Persons of interest Courtesy Columbia Police Persons of interest image released by CPD Columbia Police announced that they…