FBI Investigating Possible Hate Crime
A Sikh man says he was the victim of a racial motivated shooting after suspect tells him to ” Go back to your own Country.”
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West Columbia Police Find Missing Elderly Woman With Dementia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Authorities have found a missing elderly woman who suffers from dementia. Police say Virginia Walker, 72, was found in Columbia safely Sunday evening around 6:00p.m. Authorities say Walker went missing on the 100-200 block of State Street at an antique shop. She was wearing a light blue vest, a a red and white long sleeve shirt with black pants….
Unattended Cooking Fire Causes $50k in Damages, 5 Displaced
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A fire caused by unattended cooking has displaced five people Sunday afternoon. The Columbia Fire Department said the grease fire started on the first floor of a two-story condo in 4000 block of Bethel Church Road. The blaze made its way from the first floor to the top of the condo. Fire officials said the home suffered…
Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver Who Killed Elderly Woman
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is asking for the publics help finding the driver involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 67-year-old woman Saturday night. The incident happened last night at the 3600 block of Broad River Road. As a result, the victim who’s been identified by Richland County Coroner’s Office as 67-year-old Alicesene Dear…
RCSD Investigating After Argument Over Money Ends in Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for information regarding a shooting that stemmed from an argument over money Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 100 block Cool Shade Drive at 6:00p.m to met with a male victim. The victim told deputies that he was assaulted in the 100 block C Fleming Road for owing someone money. The…
The City of Columbia Gives Residents “All Access” at Annual Conference
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of Columbia’s Development Department hosted its 2nd annual All Access Columbia Conference on Saturday. The event, held at Dreher High School, gave residents an all access pass to learn what opportunities are available to them. All Access Columbia is a workshop that gives citizens information about financial education,being a homeowner, neighborhood leadership, and home maintenance….
Islamic Center of Columbia Host ‘A Day of Gratitude’
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than a dozen Midlands residents paid a visit to the Islamic Center of Columbia Saturday for a day of gratitude. The Muslim community of South Carolina invited the public to learn more about their culture by hosting a Share Islam Day event. Event organizers say, with so much misrepresentation of their community they decided to host an…
Driver Attempts to Hit Deputy With Car During Chase
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is facing multiple charges after he attempted to hit a deputy during a chase Saturday morning. According to Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Lawrence Bobby Armstrong,27, failed to pull over during a traffic stop on Rosewood and Assembly Street just before 1:00a.m. Authorities say Armstrong lost control and wrecked on the off…
Lexington Co. Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in House Fire
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim that was found dead in a house fire that happened Saturday morning. Coroner Margaret Fisher said Maria Addy-Starino, 64, of Lexington was pulled from the home by firefighters, but she was pronounced dead at the scene by Lexington County Emergency Medical Services. Two other family members were able to escape the fire…
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of West Columbia has lifted its boil water advisory that affected some residents. The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following areas: Brookwood Circle Wisteria Drive Heather Drive Abelia Court The water supply has been thoroughly tested and boiling water is no longer necessary. Water…
