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RCSD Investigating Double Homicide

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and sent one to the hospital Sunday night. Deputies arrived on scene of a shots fired call at 8:40pm on the 100 block of Sutton Way. Coroner Gary Watts pronounced two male victims dead at the scene of the double homicide,  the third person…

Columbia Police Investigating Water Street Shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police are looking for the suspect(s) who shot at a woman while she was driving on Monday night. Officers believe that the suspect(s) fired multiple shots at a 22-year-old female who was driving along the 4000 block of Water Street shortly before 9:00 p.m. The victim was not injured and was able to drive to North Main…

Deputies Investigate 3 Shootings in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Three people were shot in three different shooting incidents in Richland County over the weekend. At 5:00pm someone flagged down a deputy about an active shooting on the 6000 block of Monticello Road. Deputies say they responded and detained the two suspects who were described to them by witnesses. The victim arrived at Palmetto Health Richland with…

Man Killed in Condo Fire Identified

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner, Gary Watts, has identified the man who died in an early morning house fire on Saturday. Harold Morse,70, died at the scene. Watts said an autopsy indicated that the cause of death was due to smoke inhalation due to the fire. The Forest Acres Police Department and the Columbia Fire Department are investigating the incident….

January Open House Hosted by Columbia City Council At Large Members

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia City Council members want to hear from you in the New Year. Some council members are hosting a January At-Large Open House. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr. will attend the event at City Hall. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: City…

CPD: Convicted Felon Arrested After Crashing Into House

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police arrested a convicted felon who they say  attempted to evade police and crashing into a house Saturday morning. Kelvin Swinney, 56,  is charged with Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Sirens, Possession of a Stolen Pistol, Two Counts Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition by Person Convicted of a Violent Felony, and Driving Under Suspension – Habitual Offender. Officers say shortly before 2:00 a.m….

Driver Crashes Into Columbia Home After Refusing Traffic Stop

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A driver crashed into the side of a house in Columbia after refusing to stop during a traffic stop Saturday morning. The incident happened at the 900 block of Beltline Boulevard just before 3:00am. According to Columbia Police, officers initiate a traffic stop on Devine Street when the driver refused to stop and crashed. No injuries have been…

One Dead, 6 Displaced After Condo Fire in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after a two condos caught fire Saturday morning. Columbia Fire officials say the blaze started at a home in the 6900 block of Cleaton road in the Pointe Arcadia neighborhood after 9:30am. Three condos were significantly damaged, leaving 6 people displaced. Officials have shut down Decker Boulevard between O’Neil Court and Cleaton Road. The…