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Dogs from North Carolina shelter fled to Columbia to escape Florence, now they’re going to Tennessee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): A shelter in North Carolina scrambled to get their pets to safety once Florence tore through, causing part of their ceiling to collapse. Luckily all the dogs were okay, but they needed a place to house them. Nearly 60 dogs are now on their way to Tennessee after their shelter in North Carolina was damaged, but they made…

State Grand Jury indicts suspended Solicitor Dan Johnson on new embezzlement charges

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A South Carolina Grand Jury has indicted the former Fifth Circuit Solicitor on new charges Thursday (9/20). Dan Johnson had already faced federal charges that were announced earlier in the week for fraud and theft of government funds. The Governor suspended Johnson from his position Wednesday after the federal charges were announced. Johnson lost his reelection…

Lexington County Murder suspect arrested in Arizona, say Deputies

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County Deputies say a suspect in a West Columbia murder is in custody, after  he was arrested in Arizona. Investigators say Jamal Coburn was arrested yesterday in the Glendale area by US Marshals. Coburn is charged in connection with the August 24 murder of Corey Jamison at a West Columbia Apartment complex, say deputies. Categories: Local…

City of Columbia continues mosquito spraying

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia will continue spraying for mosquitos Thursday night, this after two dead birds tested positive for the West Nile virus. The spraying will continue downtown and in Rosewood through the end of the week, say officials. There are a few steps you can take to prevent the spread of mosquitos. Here are tips from officials:…

Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancer at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hundreds of butterflies will be seen across the State House grounds.   The Cathy B. Novinger Butterfly Release for Ovarian Cancert takes place Thursday at 5:30pm The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC will release hundreds of butterflies to raise awareness of ovarian cancer, as well as honor and remember those with this disease and other female…