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Columbia PD Arrests Virginia Woman Wanted for Kidnapping

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police say a traffic stop led to the arrest of a woman wanted for kidnapping in Virginia. Investigators say Cherry Kersey was stopped for speeding on Colonial Drive Monday (11/27). Police say when the officer ran her information she came up in the National Crime Database as being wanted in Richmond, Virginia. Investigators say Kersey…

Sumter Police, Business Owners Grateful for Community’s Assistance Identifying Suspects in Save-Mart Murder

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- Sumter Police were able to detain two men they said killed killed a man as he was working at his corner store. Officers said community members played a big part in cracking this case. “Crimestoppers received an overwhelming amount of support and information from the community,” said Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark III. 17-year-old Sincere Dinkins and…

CPD: Student Killed Following Shooting, Accident

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say a shooting lead to an accident and ultimately the death of a 17 year old Eau Claire High School student. The Richland County Coroner’s Office says Cameron Scott died from injuries sustained in the collision. Investigators say on November 21st Scott was riding in the back seat of a car on Farrow Rd. when two…

Be an Angel at the Salvation Army Angel Tree

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can be an Angel this holiday season. The Salvation Army ‘Angel Trees’ are up at Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Mall. ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the Salvation Army’s effort to make sure no child goes without a gift this Christmas. Stop by a tree and donate to a child in need. The trees…