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Police identify man wanted in Five Points shooting that injured 2 people

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have identified the male suspect accused of injuring two people in an overnight shooting in Five Points. CPD has outstanding arrest warrants for 22-year-old Marlon Adam White. Once arrested, police say White will be charged for two counts of Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime in connection with the shooting incident that happened…

Two injured in Five Points shooting, Columbia Police investigate

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are investigating a shooting that injured two people in Five Points Sunday morning. The shooting happened just before 2:00a.m. inside the Cotton Gin, which is a local bar in the 600 block of Harden street. Police say two people in their 20’s suffered non-life threatening injuries in the lower body. UofSC police department is assisting with…

Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival this weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival kicks off Saturday. Organizers say the free event takes place at Hopkins Park at 6940 Lower Richland Boulevard from at 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Curtis Wilson spoke with Jackie Grier, committee member and Della McCollough, chairperson, about the event. A parade will kick off the festival, along with prizes…

Pets: Columbia Animal Shelter hosts National Adopt day, Cinco De Mayo Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Looking for your forever friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and Cinco De Mayo pet adoption specials.  According to the shelter, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The…