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UPDATE: Wanted man barricaded inside Columbia hotel in custody

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –  The Columbia Police Department confirms that a wanted fugitive that barricaded himself inside at the Baymont Inn and Suites off Garners Ferry Road has come to a peaceful end with no injuries. According to Columbia Police Department, the stand-off was going on for nearly two hours with no contact with the fugitive who has now been…

Bark to the Park happens in this weekend

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s almost that time to grab your four legged friend give them a chance to Bark to the Park. This weekend,  Saturday April 13th, you can take you pooch out to party at the annual Bark to the Park event.  The event is being held Saluda Shoals park is known as the state’s largest walk for…

One day Tax-A-Thon to give residents tax help

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  The deadline to file your taxes is April 15th, 2019  and if you haven’t don so already, one area organization is hoping to help. Saturday April 13th 2019 f from 9AM-3PMm, the Cooperative Ministry is offering free tax help. The organization, located at 3821 West Beltline Blvd., Columbia, will open their doors Saturday to give individuals…

Columbia Fire Marshall: Unattended pot cause of Two Alarm Apartment Fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department says the Fire Marshall’s office has determined that the fire at Harbison Gardens apartments was caused by unattended cooking. Nearly 40 people are displaced after the blaze tore through the building Saturday. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says an unattended pot was left on a stove. According to fire officials , they…