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City to Begin Bike Lane Reversals on Farrow Road

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia will begin the process of reversing a major bike lane project Tuesday, July 16th 2018. Tuesday morning crews will return Farrow Road to its’ previous four-lane set up. According to City Manager Teresa Wilson, negative feedback prompted the decision after residents launched numerous complaints. The two bike lanes are set to be removed…

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Welcoming home the new Leader of Fort Jackson

Tyler Ryan chats with Brigadier General Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., the new Commanding General of the Fort
Tyler Ryan,

    FORT JACKSON SC (WOLO)-When Milford Beagle Jr., joined the United States Army, with the promise of “seeing the world,” he may not have even thought seeing the world would include being named the Commanding General of the Army’s largest training installation on the planet. General Beagle assumed command from Maj. Gen. John P. Johnson, has been named Deputy Commanding…
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shooting in Richland Co. leaves 1 injured

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Walcott Street to reports of a shooting around 2 p.m. When they arrived, they found that a male victim had already been rushed to the hospital. The man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his…
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Richland Co. Deputy injured during struggle with suspect

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County Sheriff’s deputy was injured during a struggle with a suspect Sunday morning. The incident happened during the pursuit of  a stolen vehicle around 1:50a.m. Deputy Josh Newsom received a large bruise and an abrasion to the back of his right hand while attempting to detain the suspect in the 7200 block of Nancy…
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Your Chance to name Riverbanks Zoo’s Newest Additions: Lion Cubs

Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Are you good with names? Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their newest additions, three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You can vote for your…

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1 hospitalized after shooting with officer outside a SC hotel

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FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) – An armed hotel patron is recovering after being wounded during a shootout with South Carolina police. Media organizations report that the bullets started flying Saturday afternoon outside the Hilton Garden Inn in Florence. Florence Police Lt. Mike Brandt said officers were responding to the hotel after a call about a person carrying the gun. Brandt said…
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Bond denied for Sumter man accused of shooting at multiple family members

Alexis Frazier,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – Bond was denied Saturday morning for a man charged  after shooting at multiple family members following an argument earlier this week. Steven VanBuren, 26, of 116-A Hoyt St., is being charged with possession of a weapon during a violent crime and four counts of attempted murder. He is being held at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center…
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SC DNR: keep artificial lights off the beach to protect Sea Turtles

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Natural Resources officials say the 2018 sea turtle hatching season is underway in our state. Due to dune erosion, state wildlife officials say it’s more important than ever to keep artificial lights off the beach. According to a release from SC DNR, beginning in May of each year, four sea turtle species come…