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DNA evidence help Columbia PD link suspect to 2015 murder

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Three years after a midlands 14 year old was gunned down while walking home, his family is finally getting a little bit of closer. On July 3,2015 Najeer Buggs was walking with his cousin from the basketball court when he was fatally shot. “It’s just heartless, it’s cruel,” Lawanda Buggs, the victims mother said. “I’m just glad they…

Farley Preview at annual Governor’s Carolighting

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the South Carolina State House. From Santa to music Chief Meteorologist John Farley was in the middle of the all of the fun for the kick off to the Annual Governor’s Carolighting. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, State Tags: band, carollighting, Farley, John Farley, Santa, SC State…

No arrests made in Orangeburg mall shooting

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A man was shot in a mall parking lot in Orangeburg over the holiday weekend. The shooting happened Saturday (11/24) afternoon at the Prince of Orange Mall. The mall was placed on lock-down for about two hours after officers arrived so the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety could investigate. No arrests have been made. Categories: Local…

An ATM in Texas incorrectly gave out $100 bills instead of $10s

HOUSTON. TX (AP) – An ATM in the Houston area has been shut down and was temporarily guarded by law officers after mistakenly dispensing $100 bills instead of $10s and word of the glitch got out on social media. Some Harris County sheriff’s deputies protected the outdoor ATM after Sunday night’s incident and notified Bank of America. A bank statement…

City of West Columbia to host Annual Tree Lighting

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Midlands. On Monday, the State Christmas Tree was lit at the State House and now the the City of West Columbia has announced it’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. This is the 14th year for the event. It will take place Friday, December 7, 2018, at 6:30 PM,…