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Police Arrest Woman Accused of Hitting 3 Men With Car

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of injuring three men during a hit and run Saturday night. Adriane Theresa Kempinski is charged with Hit and Run Involving Great Bodily Injury, Two Counts of Hit and Run Involving Minor Injury, Three Counts of Failing to Render Aid, Driving Too Fast for Conditions, and No Driver’s License. Shortly after 9:00pm officers responded to…
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Deputies Arrest Man accused of Beating, Sexually Assaulting 85-Year-Old Woman

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman. Deputies arrested Marquille Rondale Livingston, 36, on Saturday and charged him with burglary 1st, criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and petit larceny. Sheriff Leon Lott said the incident happened on Valentines day on Brighton Hill Road. According to Deputies, Livingston gained entry into the…
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USC Law School Students Help those in Need with Free Tax Preparation

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some students at the University of South Carolina are helping those in need get their taxes done, for free. USC Law students will provide the free help to low-income and elderly South Carolinians through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, say USC officials. According to USC, the students will prepare the tax returns…
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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…