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Deputies: Clothes Give Away Suspected Bank Robbery

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Co. deputies say a man who robbed a bank on his lunch break is in custody. Investigators say on Friday afternoon Leland Beatty took a break from work to rob a bank on the 3900 block of Platt Spirngs Rd. Deputies say Beatty went back to work wearing the same clothes he wore in the…

Shooting Victim Dies, Suspect Now Sought for Murder

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A woman has died after a shooting at a Midlands apartment complex earlier this month. Richland Co. coroner Gary Watts says 32 year old Cherelle Evans died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Colubmia police say they are looking for a man resembling the sketch pictured above in connection with the incident. If you recognize this…

Three Arrested Following Suspicious Vehicle Pursuit

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Three men suspected of shoplifting and leading Richland Co. deputies on a chase that ended in an accident are in custody. Investigators say just after 8:30 Saturday night they were patrolling the Village at Sandhills when they spotted a suspicious car without tags parked in front of a department store. Deputies attempted to stop the car about…

Gas prices on the rise

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices in Columbia are on the rise this fall. The average price of gas in Columbia is around $2.56 per gallon. That’s good compared to $2.89 gallon nationwide. Gas prices in Columbia have been as low as a $1.97  and as high as $3.11 in October, over the last five years Categories: Local News, National News Tags:…

SC State Fair in full swing

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Fair is underway and ready for a full week of fun. The fair runs through next Sunday, October 21st. For tickets,  hours, deals, log on to https://www.scstatefair.org/plan-your-visit/tickets There are several specials, including a weekday lunch promotion. 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Every weekday, exchange $10.00 cash for a lunch admission ticket at the ticket…

Gamecocks going with all black uniforms against Texas A&M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — USC released its uniform combination for Saturday’s game against No. 22 Texas A&M. The Gamecocks will wear all black with white helmets. The announcement was made on social media. Battle Armor ???? pic.twitter.com/z845U5r6lI — Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) October 11, 2018 USC will try to end a four-game skid to the Aggies when it hosts Texas A&M at…