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Citizen’s Tip Leads to Arrest of Irmo Woman

Shirley Daniel RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities credit a tip from a concerned citizen which led to the arrest of 35-year-old woman accused of stealing two packages off a porch. Related: Suspect Possibly Linked to Other Crimes, Wanted for Theft Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested Shirley Daniel Wednesday evening at her home in Irmo after a…

Update: Man Identified Inside Burning Home

HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County officials have released the name of a man found dead in a fire at a home in Hopkins. Coroner Gary Watts says 84-year-old Cleveland Edmonds of Hopkins died in the fire overnight Wednesday. An autopsy showed that Edmonds died from smoke inhalation and burns. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says the body was found…

Millions Expected To Travel This Holiday Season

Over One Million Expected to Travel in South Carolina

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The holidays are here and busier than ever. This year, AAA expects over 103 Americans to travel between December 23rd and January 2nd.  1.4 million South Carolinians are expected to travel this season. Experts say lower gas prices may be behind the uptick. Whether you are driving or flying this holiday season, experts say it’s best to…