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CPD investigating bank robbery on Main St.

Take a good look at these images release by the Columbia Police Department. Authorities are urging you to pay special attention to the the clothes the suspect is wearing that may help identify the suspect in this Broad Street Bank Robbery.

Retired SC Marine Receives Order of the Palmetto from Governor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A retired Marine and a Medal of Honor recipient is getting South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Retired Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston of Mount Pleasant received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday during an intimate ceremony with family and friends at the Statehouse. The award recognizes someone for their contributions to…

Drug Charges against Morgan Roof reinstated after summons mix-up

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Drug charges have been reinstated for the sister of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof. Morgan Roof was arrested in March. She is charged with marijuana possession and two counts of carrying weapons on school grounds. However, the drug charges were drooped because the prosecuting officer was not present for the court hearing. Officials later determined that the…

Good Morning Curtis- Sumter Police Prayer Breakfast

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Tuesday morning in Sumter, for the Police Prayer Breakfast. Tuesday, you can find Curtis at an event honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The purpose is to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty in law enforcement in Sumter County, including SC Highway Patrol,…

Chicken plant takes odor complaints

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – People in West Columbia can call a hotline to report a foul odors coming from a nearby chicken plant. A spokesperson for the town of West Columbia say the council approved an odor ordinance last October. The compliance hotline is 803-794-3506, but callers must use the extension 805. You can also report odor problems or…

Former corrections officer arrested for attempting to bring contraband into local prison

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Corrections has arrested Correctional Officer, Georgia Breona Ford. Ford was arrested after attempting to introduce illegal contraband into Broad River Correctional Institution. According to a warrant released by the Department of Corrections, between February and April Ford brought items ranging from hair loss concealer to male enhancement supplements. Ford is charged…