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Richland Library hosts ‘Master the Art of Learning’ event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can ‘Master the Art of Learning’ at the Richland Library Saturday. The library is hosting a Learn Freely Fest. It will take place 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, July 14 at the Richland Library Main on Assembly Street. It is free and open to the public. According to Library officials, there will be storytime, art…

RCSD’s Kevin Lawrence reflects on time with “Live PD” as he says goodbye to the hit show

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Each week the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is featured on the hit A&E series “Live PD.” One of the show’s most popular deputies says he’s leaving the show though after a promotion within the Department. ABC Columbia’s Claire Richardson got a chance to ride along with Kevin Lawrence as he says goodbye to a show he…

RCSD investigating Friday night shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – RCSD responded to shots fired call Friday evening just after 8 p.m. Officials say the shooting happened in the 2800 block of English Avenue. One man suffered a gunshot wound to the upper chest but had been transported to a nearby hospital before deputies arrived. The status of his condition is unknown at this time. This…

Deputies arrest suspect in Swansea shooting

Swansea, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies have arrested a man they say fatally shot 22-year-old Robert William All, Jr. Wednesday night in Swansea. Corey Robinson, 25, is charged with murder in the shooting death of Robert William All Jr., according to an arrest warrant. “Based on evidence collected from the scene on Toole Smith Road, Robinson shot All multiple times with…

Four Unclaimed Veterans Laid To Rest With Full Military Honors in Fort Jackson Cemetery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Four veterans’ cremated remains were unclaimed by family leaving their final resting space in limbo. Friday, the American Legion Post 193 of Chapin stepped in and made sure the veterans received the respect they deserve by laying them to rest at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Some were surprised at how many fellow veterans came out to say a…

Sheriff warns of phone scam claiming to use OCSO name in Orangeburg

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that a scam arose on Friday with the perpetrator posing as the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff said Orangeburg County residents have received calls from a “Capt. Green” stating they have missed court and will be fined $1,200. “This is a scam of the worst kind, and we are recommending you…

City announces plans to remove bike lanes from Farrow Rd.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced that the city plans to complete a lane reversal on Farrow Rd., which will include the removal of bike lanes. Wilson stated, “Based on a significant amount of feedback provided by residents from the communities in the area, a decision was made to move forward with a lane reversal and…