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“Stand your ground law” at center of controversy over deadly parking space shooting

(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – An argument sparked over a parking space turned deadly in Florida and some are questioning whether the gunman caught on camera shooting a father in front of his young son was justified. The “stand your ground law” is at the center of the debate. It pertains to someone’s right to shoot in self defense that’s legal…

Update: SLED and Greenville officials find missing 82-year-old

Greenville, SC (WOLO) – Greenville County Sheriff’s Office say an elderly man who was declared missing was found safe in North Carolina Tuesday afternoon. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) teamed up with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office to help with the search of William Howard Jones Sr., 82, who, at the time, was last seen at 11:17 a.m….

UPDATE: Duck boat investigation; boat remains pulled out of Missouri lake 4 days after deadly accident

BRANSON, MO (WOLO) – The Coast Guard has raised the remains of a duck boat that capsized last week in a deadly accident in Missouri. The “Ride the Ducks” in Branson tour on Thursday occurred as the area was under a severe thunderstorm warning. Authorities are now investigating whether operators of the boat violated Coast Guard limitations by heading into…

Urine in Pool Water Can Cause Respiratory Problems, Especially In Kids

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It is summertime and when it is “Famously Hot” and humid nothing sounds better than a pool. But do you know what is in the pool water? A professor at USC has done research on pool water and how it can affect people’s health. Red itchy eyes, exes phlegm in the throat, coughing, even asthma– these are possible…

West Columbia PD arrest armed robbery suspect

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – West Columbia Police Department has made an arrest in an armed robbery that happened earlier today (7/23) at a Ruby Tuesday’s. Investigators say 47-year-old William Jody Wingate has been charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a knife during a violent crime. Officials say Wingate entered Ruby Tuesday’s with a knife and demanded money from…