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Police investigating after shooting in Columbia injures one

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Police are investigating a shooting in Columbia. The incident happened around 2p.m. in the 1500 block of Carousel Circle. Witnesses tell police that two male acquaintances were arguing before the shooting occurred. One victims was injured in the upper and lower body. Police have not given an update on the victim’s condition. Police say they’re working on strong leads. Anyone…

South Carolina urges prep for severe weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina emergency officials are getting ready to mark severe weather awareness week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is joining with the National Weather Service starting Sunday to remind people about the dangers of tornadoes and flooding. They are encouraging people to buy weather radios or have other means to get severe weather warnings. Officials…

Coroner identifies bicyclist killed in Saturday night crash

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway after a cyclist was hit and killed by a car Saturday night in Richland county. The incident happened at 10:30p.m. in the 6700 block of Lower Richland Boulevard in Hopkins. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as Marcus Anderson, 30, of Columbia. Anderson was transported from the scene by Richland County…

Homeless man urinates in preschool parking lot, deputies say

Evaristo Rosa, 75, faces charges of disorderly conduct, providing false ID

MARATHON, Fla. (WPLG)- A 75-year-old homeless man was arrested Wednesday morning after he urinated in the parking lot of a Christian preschool in the Florida Keys while standing in the pastor’s parking spot, deputies said. Evaristo Rosa faces charges of disorderly conduct and providing fraudulent identification to law enforcement officers A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy was called to Kreative Kids…

Did you Spring forward?

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Daylight Saving Time went into effect Sunday at 2 a.m. Did you remember to spring forward? This is the time of year that we lose an hour of sleep, but gain some welcome sunshine and daylight. Clocks need to be turned ahead one hour. Categories: Local News Tags: daylight saving time