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Teenage body recovered in Lake Carolina

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Columbia’s Fire Department confirmed that the teenage male body was recovered from Lake Carolina around 2 a.m. This morning we are awaiting an identification and cause of death; officials say an investigation is underway.     We will have more information as soon as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, Richland

Largest Heroin Bust in Orangeburg County History Happens During Traffic Stop

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Orangeburg County Deputies seized what is believed to be one of the largest heroin seizures in Orangeburg County’s history. “This was the combined efforts of Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents, DEA, and the Highway Patrol,” the sheriff said. “In one stop, they seized what came out to be 4.4 pounds – not grams, but pounds…

Lexington Mom Delivers 14 Pound Baby

Good things come in small packages, but sometimes the packages are not so small. “The night before, we had the family do a guestimation of how big they thought the baby was going to be… nothing was anywhere close,” Arthur Keisler said, father of 14-pound Colin Keisler. Cindy Richmond and Arthur Keisler are the proud parents of newborn Colin Austin…

“Tebow Time” Ends in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – An announced crowd of over 8300 fans filed into Spirit Communications Park on Sunday to say goodbye to the most famous Firefly in the young franchise’s history. Hours before the 5:05 p.m. first pitch, the team announced that 2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow was moving on to the next step of his professional baseball career….

Coroner: Saluda River Swimmer’s Autopsy Inconclusive

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Autopsy inconclusive for man who is believed to have drowned in the Saluda River on Sunday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the preliminary autopsy findings William John Leeman, 43, of Gaston, who was believed to have drowned in the Saluda River near the Riverbanks Zoo. According to Fisher, preliminary autopsy findings were unable to confirm that Leeman’s death…

Body Found Behind U-Haul Storage Facility in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigation after a body was found behind a U-Haul storage facility on Sunday. Columbia Police say they found the body in the 1000 block of Elmwood Avenue Sunday afternoon. Officers say they don’t believe the person is an employee and that foul play is not suspected. Investigators are going to review surveillance…