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Mr. Negron goes to Washington

Tyler Ryan meets the youngest congressman heading to Washington - With one mission on his mind - A cure

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Type 1 Diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes impacts a lot more than the name might imply.  Of the 1.25 million Americans who are living with T1D, 400,000 are under 18 years old.  Finding a cure is the mission of the JDRF since 1970, and have invested over $2 billion towards research. In addition to awareness and annual…

Child Found Unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Sumter Police responded to a child found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday to a child found unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Officers and other first responders attempted to revive the 1-year-old who was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Palmetto Health Tuomey, where he later died.Details remain unclear at…

Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Cemetery Attack

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with 12 counts of attempted murder in connection to the Greenlawn Cemetery collision. Police announced late Wednesday that James Kester,64, is facing 12 counts of attempted murder charges after plowing into a crowd of people who were attending a funeral service. Officers say Kester’s  alleged crime was an intentional act…

Two Men Charged, Deputies Still Seeking One Suspect in Sumter County Break-ins

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two men have been arrested and charged with breaking into home and stealing various items on Tuesday. According to the warrants, Frank Lamar Wilson Jr, 28, is charged with first-degree Burglary and Safecracking. Fabyane Jamel Hinnant, 18, of the same address are charged with second-degree burglary and safecracking. According to the warrants, Hinnant and Wilson, along…

Columbia residents invited to join conversation on fair housing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The City of Columbia is hosting the next discussion in an ongoing series about fair housing called, “Speak Out,” Thursday, July 27. The quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity. During the second quarterly session the conversation will focus on issues citizens face regarding transportation options within the City of Columbia. This is a conversation with…