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Cab Driver And Teen Die After Shootout Inside Cab

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead following an argument over cab fare Saturday Morning. A teen and a Blue Ribbon cab driver shot each other inside of the vehicle after arriving at their destination on Johnson Avenue, according to police. Marques A. Hallman, 18, died at the hospital from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. The cab driver, Rayvon Wilmot, 38, died at…
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Police Investigate After 2 Teens Killed in Overnight Shootings

Alexis Frazier,

The Columbia Police Department is investigating two deadly overnight shootings involving teenagers. The first incident occurred Saturday shortly after midnight in the at 6200 block of Benedict Street.  Police say, a teen suspect, who turned himself in to officers, is being questioned by investigators. Charges are pending. Initial information indicates that the teen and three friends were at the home…
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City of Columbia Looking For Volunteers to Conduct Survey

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable,…
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Fur-Ever Pet Adoption Special Saturday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a furry friend this Valentine’s Day? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Shelters are hosting a Fur-Ever Yours pet adoption special which ends Saturday. The specials includes an adoption fee of  $14 ending on February 17, 2018. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming, according to Animal Services. Columbia Animal Services, 127…
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25 year sentence for woman who dumped baby in dumpster

ABC Columbia Staff,

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – An Horry County woman will spend 25 years in prison for putting her newborn daughter in an apartment dumpster. A judge sentenced Shelby Taylor after she was convicted of attempted murder last week. In 2015, prosecutors say Taylor gave birth at home while her husband and 16-month-old daughter slept. She then wrapped the baby in…
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FBI got tip on Florida shooter but didn’t act on it

ABC Columbia Staff,

PARKLAND, FL (WOLO) – It appears the Florida shooting could have been prevented. Friday (2/16) the FBI announced it failed to investigate a tip in January that Nikolas Cruz could be plotting a school shooting. On January 5 the FBI says someone who was close to Cruz called the Bureau with information about the 19-year-old’s guns, desire to kill people,…