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Midlands Jewelry Store Turns Vandalism in V-Day Campaign

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands jewelry store is making the best out of a bad situation after a man tried to shatter their storefront window with cement Tuesday morning. Surveillance video taken outside of the Unforgettable Jewelry store on Devine Street around 5:30 a.m. captured the whole thing.  In the video you can see the suspect hit the window with…

Firefighter Cleared in Arson Investigation

Plantation Court Apartments/ Kimberlei Davis Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say a Columbia firefighter has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the fire that lead to the death of an 80 year old woman. The firefighter was previously considered a person of interest in connection with the fire on Saluda Ave. Police and State Law Enforcement Division are continuing…

Thornwell’s Career Night Not Enough for Gamecocks in Four Overtimes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riley Norris scored six of his 11 points in the fourth and final overtime, including the go-ahead free throws with 56 seconds left, and Alabama finally put away No. 19 South Carolina 90-86 on Tuesday night, overcoming a career night by Gamecocks star Sindarius Thornwell. Thornwell finished with career highs of 44 points and 21 rebounds….

Benedict College President Honored: Black History Month

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Outgoing Benedict College President Dr. David Swinton was honored at the schools’s Black History Month event. Dr. Swinton will leave his post June 30th. On Tuesday the school hosted a Chapel Assembly, honoring the school’s longest serving President. Swinton has served as the school’s president for 23 years.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Benedict College

4 Shot, 1 Detained After Shooting on Fairfield Road

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies are investigating after four people were shot at a home on Fairfield Road Tuesday evening. Deputies said they responded to a shots fired call in the 5500 block of Fairfield road in Richland County at 5pm. According to investigators, the four victims were shot in the upper body, and they believe the victims knew…