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Live Update: 2 killed at Columbia Apartment Complex

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police are investigating after two people were shot and killed off Alcott Drive Thursday morning. Police say the  bodies of two males were found inside an apartment at the Willow Run Apartments. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers has this live update from the scene. Police are asking for anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC….

GMC and the 3 Ring Circus

The Circus is coming to town and the GMC Crew gets a first hand look at the fun waiting this weekend

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-All the family fun of a full three-ring circus returns to Columbia this weekend, as the Royal Hanneford Circus sets up shop at the Jamil Temple this weekend.  According to Shriner Dennie Holland, the Shriners have a special mission of providing money for burn victims. Shriner Matt Lam says that the circus will have performances Thursday through Sunday…

Two shot, killed at Columbia apartment complex

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia police say two people were shot and killed Thursday morning on Alcott Drive. Police say they were called to Willow Run apartments just after 9 a.m. A spokesperson for the police department says investigators and patrol officers are talking with people at the scene to gather additional information. At this time no arrests have been…

Columbia Housing Authority: Additional vouchers ready by end of week for Allen Benedict Ct. Residents

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Housing Authority hopes to have additional vouchers in the hands of residents by the end of the week. In a meeting Wednesday, The Columbia Housing Authority’s Board of Directors met to update the status of the more than 400 residents evacuated from Allen Benedict Court after gas leaks were discovered. During the meeting, Director Gilbert…

Mallard Apartments evacuated after gas leaks and code violations found

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A section 8 housing complex is under fire after multiple gas leaks and code violations were found. People have been given 48 hours to evacuate. “I basically feel like the government has neglected us because this has been going on since last year,” Mallard resident, Shauquell Stroman said. “It seems like we’re being ignored.” People who live in Mallard…