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Man in hospital after shooting in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Richland county deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital. Deputies responded to the 200 block of Oakley Drive just before 8p.m. when they located the victim who had been shot in the upper body. He was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. Categories: Local News, News,…

Coroner Identifies person found in pond at Finley Park

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The person found in a pond at Finley Park Friday (December14,2018) has been identified. Jerry Jermaine Hickson, 29, of Myrtle Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. An autopsy revealed no signs of trauma, the cause of death is pending further studies at this time. The Richland County Coroner’s Office and…

2 dead men found shot in car near Holly Hill

HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say two men found dead in a vehicle on a rural dirt road had gunshot wounds to their heads. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports the bodies of 34-year-old Ricky Antoine Taylor and 29-year-old Michael Laprince Pinckney were found in a 2004 Chevrolet Impala near Holly Hill. The vehicle was found Sunday…

Consumer Alert: Protecting your personal information this holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Tis the season to shop and for many of us, the convenience of online shopping makes pulling out those credit or debit cards easy. But as our Angela Rogers reports, it also makes it easy for hackers. She’s got tips to help you try and protect your information.   The season of giving is wonderful, but you don’t…

Christmas Party for Pets: Columbia Animal Services collecting donations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Christmas donation party and they’re inviting you to take part by bringing donations. The Donation party is Saturday, December 15th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at 127 Humane Lane. The Columbia Animal Shelter says it will be collecting items from a wish-list, while serving hot chocolate and refreshments, and…