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Police: SUV sought in hit and run

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police are searching for a car they believe was involved in a recent hit and run. Investigators say a a white or light-colored newer model, mid-size SUV hit a man who was walking on West Beltline Blvd. just before midnight on January, 9th. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. If you…

Survey: SC smokers spend $1.2 million on habit in lifetime

Washington, D.C. (WOLO)–The average smoker in South Carolina spends more than $1.2 million on the habit in their lifetime. That is according to a survey released today by wallethub.com. The tally includes things like the cost of cigarettes, healthcare, and lost income. The number breaks down to more than $24,000 a year. According to the study, South Carolina’s total is…

Possum attack investigation inconclusive

Photo courtesy: Wildlife Rehab of Greenville Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Officials with the department of natural resources say their investigation into an injured possum was inconclusive. Investigators say they were following up on allegations posted on social media that the animal was severely beaten with a golf club. Officials say an examination by a local veterinarian could not yield a conclusive determination…

Christmas party shooting ruled self defense

Photo courtesy: LPD Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Lexington say a deadly shooting outside a Christmas party was in self defense. Investigators say on December 20th Wesley Warren-Camp was shot and killed outside of the party on Gantt St. during a fight. Police say Warren-Camp and his father were assaulting a man when that man was then able to grab…

USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Kershaw

KERSHAW, S.C. (WOLO) – The U.S. Geological Survey has reported an earthquake occurred Wednesday morning near Kershaw. The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.3. The quake occurred just before 5 a.m. USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude #earthquake occurred near Kershaw, S.C., this morning: https://t.co/ISIq6b5D2U #sctweets pic.twitter.com/K9FYCUPh3a — SCEMD (@SCEMD) January 15, 2020 Categories: Kershaw, Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews