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Deputies searching for ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect wanted in connection to deadly shooting

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted in connection to a fatal shooting. Deputies say Demetrius Alexander Brown is considered armed and dangerous. If you spot Borwn deputies say do not approach him. Brown is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at 56 South Pike East on Saturday afternoon….

Two homes catch fire on Gervais Street

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Fire officials are investigating what caused two homes to go up in flames on Gervais street Saturday night. Crews responded to the fire around 9:30pm on Gervais street near Harden street. Fire went to 2 alarm status a short time later. No injuries to report pic.twitter.com/Md8mJy2hFY — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) August 12, 2018 Fire appears to have started…

Deputies searching for suspect after fatal shooting in Sumter

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Sumter County Deputies are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. Deputies were called out to Auto Doctors at 56 South Pike Road East around 4:30 p.m. When deputies arrived they found a male victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to Health South Tuomey Hospital where he later died. Witnesses…

Multiple agencies working to recover body found in Pond, no foul play suspected

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Multiple agencies are working to recover a body that was found in a pond  Saturday afternoon. Columbia police tweeted that Columbia fire and Richland County Sheriff’s department are assisting with recovery efforts. CPD, @ColaFire & @RCSD are working to recover a deceased person who was found in a pond shortly before 1 p.m. on Kimpton Drive. While the…

16th annual Hootie and the Blowfish ‘Homegrown’ weekend kicks off

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) — It’s almost time to go back to school, which means it’s time to party with Hootie and the Blowfish. The 16th annual Homegrown Weekend kicked off Friday at the Volvo Stadium on Daniel Island. Just like every year, the band’s concerts this weekend are thrown to help raise school supplies for children in the Lowcountry. Loyal…

Tasty Tomato Festival held in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to sink your teeth into some tasty tomatoes. The annual ‘Tasty Tomato Festival’ is Saturday, August 11. The family-friendly event offers fun things to do for every age and features a variety of food, tomatoes and music. The annual ‘Tasty Tomato Festival’ is Saturday from 1 to 7pm at City Roots Farm off Airport Boulevard. When…