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Air Quality Advisory Issued For Newberry Area Due to Landfill Fire

NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO)- An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Newberry area by Newberry County Emergency Management due to landfill fire Sunday. Due to the fire at a construction debris landfill off SC 121 near Belfast Rd., Newberry County Emergency Management has asked for those with breathing conditions and that are in a five mile area, especially low lying…

Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Hopkins

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire that destroyed a mobile home Sunday morning in Hopkins. Fire Fighters arrived to the mobile home in the 200 block of Willow Wind Road at 6:30 a.m. Fire officials said the mobile home is a complete loss, however there were no injuries. The Richland County Fire Marshal is investigating…

Victim Says He Was Shot During Craigslist Deal in Blythewood

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Richland County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a shooting after the victims said he was shot during a Craigslist purchase Saturday night. Deputies said just before midnight they responded to Providence Northeast hospital, which is where the victim was transported for a gunshot wound to the lower body. The victim told deputies that he was on Grover Wilson…

Coroner Identifies Victim Killed in Shooting Outside Waffle House in Columbia

COLUMBIA,S.C. (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner has identified the man that was shot and killed outside of a local restaurant Sunday Morning. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Wayne A. Bell, 28, of  Columbia, SC was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where he died. An autopsy indicated that Mr. Bell died…

Woman Wanted For Murder in Spartanburg Arrested in Lexington

LEXINGTON, S.C (WOLO)- The Lexington Police Department arrested one of three suspects wanted for murder Saturday. Police said they arrested Alicia Danielle Pilgrim, 30, of Inman SC at 10:30 p.m. in connection with a murder Saturday morning murder in Spartanburg. Authorities said Pilgrim had fled to Lexington and was located at in the 100 block of George Street. Warrants had…

Possible Kidnapped Victim Found at Waffle House With People She Says She Met Online

NEWBERRY S.C. (WOLO)- Newberry Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating after a possible kidnapped victim was found at a waffle house with people she says she met online. Newberry County Sheriff’s Deputies and Newberry City Police responded to the Waffle House on SC Hwy. 34 near I 26 to locate a possible kidnapping victim. Law Enforcement received a call from the Richmond,…

Woman Arrested After Newborn Tested Positive For Cocaine

  SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)- A Sumter woman is being charged with unlawful neglect of a child after her baby was born with cocaine and opiates in its system on Friday. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said on January 11, Aubri Reba Morra,26, placed the newborn at unreasonable risk when she gave birth to an infant that tested positive for cocaine and opiates….

Richland Library Hosts Sweet Treat for your Valentine

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking for a special valentine gift? The Richland County Library has the answer. The Richland library is inviting you to bring the family and make treats for those special persons. The event is Saturday February 11, at 11am, in the Southeast Meeting Room at the Southeast Branch. For more information check out the events page: www.richlandlibrary.com/events Categories: Local News, News