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Composite sketch of possible Blossom street suspect released

    (Photo Courtesy: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia Police Department says they have a  composite sketch of what a possible suspect may look like from a recent shooting. Authorities say they are hoping someone recognizes the image that can help in their effort to track down a suspected gunman. CPD says the image was drawn by a forensic…

SC firefighters learn new tricks to aggressively attack fires

The training is part of the annual Fire Rescue SC conference in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Firefighters from all over the state come to Columbia to learn new tricks on how to attack fires in a faster and efficient way. Some people enjoy learning lessons while sitting through a lecture, but for some first responders, tackling a situation head-on is a proven way to save more lives down the road. “We encounter some…

One child dead, two others hospitalized after house is shot at

Anderson, SC (WOLO) — An 11 year-old girl is dead and two others are in the hospital after a shooting in the upstate early Sunday morning. Police in Anderson say three people were were inside a home when someone fired at least 35 rounds from outside of the residence. The three victims inside were taken to the hospital where authorities…

Richland welcomes new rifle and pistol shooting range

(Photo Courtesy: SCDNR) Richland Co., SC (WOLO) — Residents in the Midlands now have a chance to enjoy a new rifle and pistol range that just opened its doors last week in Richland County. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) held a grand opening ceremony for the Wateree Rifle and Pistol Range last  June 21st, 2019. According to…

Powerball ticket worth $100,00 sold in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you feeling lucky? According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, a Powerball ticket sold in Orangeburg for Saturday night’s drawing is worth $100,000. Lottery officials say the ticket was purchased at Enmarket #882 on Neeses Hwy. According to Lottery officials, the ticket holder stands to benefit from the purchase of PowerPlay®. Because this player paid an…

Democrats wrap up big 2020 Presidential weekend, putting SC in Spotlight

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina was in the National spotlight over the weekend as the 2020 Presidential Democratic Candidates gathered in the State for the Annual SC Democratic Convention. Nearly the full field of candidates running for president were in the Midlands over the weekend. Saturday, hundreds of South Carolina voters packed the Convention Center to hear from the 2020…