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Richland Library Southeast Undergoing Renovations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Book worms may need to start looking for another library, if you plan on checking out a book at the Richland Library Southeast, off Garner’s Ferry. The good news is, a newly renovated library will soon re-open. The site is temporarily closing due to upgrades and renovations but staff will continue offering some services at an onsite temporary…

Marine Corps Drill Instructor Scheduled to Face Court-Martial

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) – A Marine Corps drill instructor is scheduled to face court-martial over charges he abused two Muslim recruits, one of whom leaped to his death last year after a reported altercation. The trial of Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Felix could begin as early as Tuesday at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The charges include cruelty and maltreatment…

Six People Injured in Hayride Crash in Ridgeland

RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) – Six people are recovering from injuries treated at hospitals and more needed first aid after a pickup truck hit a vehicle carrying people on a nighttime hay ride in South Carolina. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reported the crash happened at an intersection in Ridgeland, about 30 miles west of the coast. Jasper County Fire-Rescue…

Fire Marshal Investigating Fire on Broad River Road

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that closed down parts of Broad River Road Sunday. Columbia Fire officials say the single story structure caught fire around 4:30 Courtesy Columbia Fire Dept. pm Sunday afternoon in the 3500 Block of Broad River Road. There were no injuries, say fire officials. The cause of the fire is…

Fallen SC Trooper Laid to Rest

Greenville, SC (WOLO)– A fallen South Carolina Trooper was laid to rest Sunday. Funeral arrangements were underway for Trooper Daniel Rebman. Funeral services were held at Founder’s Memorial Auditorium, also on the Bob Jones campus. In lieu of flowers the department says donations can be made to the Trooper Kieth Rebman Memorial Fund at any First Citizens Location in South…

Dorn VA to Host Veterans Open House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans looking for information on benefits available to them will have a chance to speak with representatives at an Open House. The William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Columbia VA  are hosting an open house on November 1  from 3pm to 6pm in the main lobby of the hospital. According to Dorn VA officials, representatives from…