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Suspected Five Points Shooter in Court- Live Update

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials have arrested 22 year old Arthur Jones Junior in connection with a weekend shooting in Five Points that sent three men to the hospital. According to Columbia Police, Jones faces three counts of attempted murder. Jones was in bond court Monday, ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers has this report. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Five Points, Shooting

Public Hearings Scheduled for Comet Bus System

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you taking the bus in the Midlands? Changes could be on the way for the COMET.  Officials say the bus will be restructuring service in the northwest (St. Andrews & Harbison) and adding service to the northeast (Killian Road).   Officials say most routes will see only schedule changes, but several will also have a route…

Midlands Heart Walk: Sign Up for City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Walking for heart health. The Midlands Heart Walk is set for March 24. It’s goal say organizers, to help and support the women affected by heart disease, the number 1 killer of women.   According to the City of Columbia, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine has started a team listed as, City of Columbia Roster.  Both men, women and dogs are encouraged to…

National Youth Violence Prevention Week Kicks off with City of Columbia Events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–National Youth Violence Prevention Week kicks off with a series of events in the City of Columbia. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events.  According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…

Three People Injured in Five Points Shooting, say Police

Columbia- Columbia Police say three people were injured when gunfire erupted in Five Points at Harden and Greene Streets, around 2 Sunday morning. The victims were all in their early 20’s according to Police Chief Skip Holbrook. No arrests have been made, the three people shot were taken to the hospital. If you have any information you are asked to call Crimestoppers…