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Woman Dies From Hypothermia

Greenville, SC (WOLO)–This weekends frigid temperatures are now being blamed for the death of an elderly woman in Greenville. Officials say, 83 year old Joyce Norris died of hypothermia after falling in her driveway and left in the cold. Authorities say they found Norris near the back door of her home. Authorities say it’s unclear how long she was outside…

One more day to apply for FEMA assistance from Matthew

One more day to apply for FEMA assistance from Matthew

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– As much of South Carolina and the southeast braced for the impact of Hurricane Matthew in early October, residents were ordered to leave the coast and head for higher and potentially drier ground.  As people returned to their homes, many found damage and in far too often, devastation to their homes and property. A state of emergency…

CPD: Man in Critical Condition after shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting that has left a man in critical condition. Officials said the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Falling Springs road Saturday night. A 26-year-old man is in critical condition at a local hospital. Investigators have talked with people at the scene and encourage anyone with information…

Woman Stabbed in Hotel After Opening Door

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A woman was stabbed in the upper body after opening her hotel door Saturday night, according to Richalnd County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call at the InTown Suites in the 8300 block of Two Notch Road around 9 p.m. The woman thought it was someone else knocking at the door, but…

Deputies investigating after man shot in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County deputies are investigating a shooting that happened on Trotter Road Saturday afternoon. Authorities were called to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital at 4 p.m in reference to a gunshot wound victim. Deputies said the victim was walking down Kelford Drive towards Trotter Road when a concerned citizen saw him stumbling. The citizen took the…

Boil Water Advisory for Parts of West Columbia

COLUMBIA ,  SC  (WOLO )– The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas, say officials. The following streets are impacted: 400-500 Blocks of Beverly Drive Dawn Drive Rainbow Circle Kensington Court 2400-2800Blocks of Rainbow Drive Armstrong Street You are asked to boil your water at least one minute before cooking orecipes drinking…

Vets Charity Ride for Dorn VA

COLUMBIA, SC  (WOLO)–  The motorcycles are revving up Sunday for the 2016 Vets’ Christmas Charity Ride. The ride brings in gifts and donations to the Dorn VA Medical Center. Organizers say thousands of riders will begin at 2 p.m. from Carolina Honda Powerhous. The convoy of bikers will be escorted by the Columbia Police Department and end at the Dorn…

Suspect killed in shootout with officers after chase in Sumter identified

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – A spokesperson for Sumter Police Department confirms a fatal officer-involved shooting happened at the intersection of Guignard Drive and Miller Road. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office said Waltki Cermoun Williams, 35, of Sumter, was killed during an incident near Miller Road and Guignard Drive. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday morning in Newberry. The State Law…