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Police: Three year old Shot in Road Rage Incident in Arkansas

ABC News–  A three-year-old Arkansas boy was fatally shot in a road rage incident Saturday night while on a shopping trip with his grandmother, police said. The gunman fled the scene and remains at large. Little Rock Police describe the suspect as a tall black man who drove an older black Chevrolet Impala. Little Rock Police Lt. Steve McClanahan confirmed…

Driver Killed After Being Ejected From Car in Lexington crash identified

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)- One person was killed after their vehicle overturned and they were ejected in Lexington County Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal wreck that happened at 9:38p.m. on Dogwood road near Fish Hatchery Road. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher said John G. Thornton, 29, of West Columbia, was killed when his 2004…

EdVenture host Festivals of Sharing

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a day of celebration form some Columbia kids. On Saturday dozens of children got to celebrate holiday traditions from around the world at EdVenture’s annual Festivals of Sharing. Children has a chance to experience the festivities from around the world through performance, hands-on activities and story time. Some of the cultures represented at the festival…

RCSD Investigate After Man Stabbed Multiple Times

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriffs Department deputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 400 block of saddle trail road in reference to a civil disturbance after 8 p.m. Deputies said once they questioned the victim they were told the incident happened in the 300 block of Saddle Trail road, where…

Beloved 44-Year-Old Elephant Euthanized at Riverbanks Zoo

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the female African elephants has died at the Riverbanks Zoo Saturday morning. The Zoo’s veterinary staff made the difficult decision to euthanize 44-year-old Petunia on Saturday because of deteriorating health, Riverbanks Zoo said in a statement released Saturday evening. When staff arrived Saturday morning she was found unable to stand. “Euthanasia was necessary because of…

Deputies: Roommate Killed Edgefield Couple, Set Home on Fire

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say they have charged a 36-year-old man who lived with an Edgefield couple with killing them, then burning their home. Edgefield County deputies told media outlets that they suspected Dameion Thomas immediately after the Oct. 9 fire, but had to gather enough evidence to charge him with two counts of murder. Investigators say Andrea and…

Deputies: 3 Officers Attacked by Suspect Who Kidnapped Woman

WILLISTON, S.C. (AP)–Authorities say a man who kidnapped a woman who gave him a ride, then pointed a gun at several people in Williston also attacked three police officers. Aiken County deputies said in a news release that Goldie Bellinger was arrested after assaulting two Aiken County deputies and the Williston police chief. The deputies were released from the hospital….

Driver Killed in Early Morning crash identified

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle collision that left a Winnsboro County man dead. Troopers said the crash happened Saturday morning on I-77 N at mile marker 20, Columbia. Troopers said Renardo Q. Wood,29, was driving his 2006 Honda Accord northbound on Interstate 77 when the vehicle ran off the right side…

Donald Trump to nominate Mulvaney as budget director

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Carolina Congressman Mike Mulvaney, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to the Associated Press. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday. If confirmed by the senate Mulvaney would manage the White House’s annual proposed budget, program and polices. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the…

Eating Healthy for the Holiday

ABC News– The holidays are a time for family gatherings and food, lots of food. So how do you manage to watch what you eat and enjoy the treats ? Here’s ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson . Categories: Local News, News