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Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts of West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of West Columbia. The City of West Columbia issued the advisory for the following areas because of a water line break. Jarvis Klapman Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard to Alexander Road Alexander Road to the end of Riverside Apartments C Avenue at State Street to 9th Street…

Harvard Grad Overcomes Drug Addiction, Homelessness

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (KTRK) –Norma Heath’s journey to graduation contained a few more road bumps than most people’s. Not long ago, Heath hit rock bottom. Twelve years old when her family moved to Boston from Honduras, Heath descended into years of darkness when she became involved in substance abuse and prostitution. But two years ago, Heath showed up at a women’s…

Man Dies After Shooting At Finlay Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The shooting victim from an incident at Finlay Park Saturday night has died. The shooting happened in the upper level of Finlay Park before 9p.m. Columbia Police say preliminary information indicates that the victim and the male suspect may had been arguing before the incident occurred. The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his…

House Fire Causes $50K Worth of Damage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Saturday afternoon fire caused 50,000 worth of damage. The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1000 block of Coralbean Way around 2:00pm. Officials say the blaze started on the second floor of the home. Authorities say the home was unoccupied at the time of the fire and there are no reported injuries. The…

City of Columbia Pools Open for Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to cool off this Memorial Day by taking a dip in one of the City of Columbia’s Pools. Maxcy Gregg Pool, Greenview Pool and the Splash pads are now open according to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department. Both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m….

Marshal’s Track Down Sumter Murder Suspect

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– A Georgia man is accused of murder in a shooting death at a Sumter hotel. Investigators say on May 17th Walter Murrey shot and killed Brandon Cummings outside of the Quality Inn and Suites on Broad St. Sumter police say the US Marshal’s service tracked Murrey down at a construction site in Augusta, Georgia. He is in…

Police: Sumter Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina teen has died after accidentally shooting himself. Sumter police said in a release that 17-year-old Ortagease Easterling died at a Columbia hospital Friday morning. Officers responding to a 911 call found the teen shot outside an apartment Wednesday evening. Investigators determined the shooting was an accident. It’s unclear how Easterling acquired the gun….

More Travelers Expected to Visit S.C. This Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to AAA, 565,000 South Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles away from home, making this the busiest Memorial Day travel period in our state since 2005. While some residents are leaving the state for the holidays, visitors will be making their way in. South Carolina’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism projects more guests will…

Accused Serial Killer Enters Plea in SC Court

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – A man who admitted killing seven people over nearly 13 years in South Carolina while running a successful real estate business has pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder and a number of other charges. Todd Kohlhepp has accepted a plea deal that will send him to prison for life without parole. Prosecutors could have sought…