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Watch: Wanted NC Man Found Dead in Columbia Motel

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A man who shot and killed his son and seriously injured his wife took his own life in a Columbia room Wednesday night, but not before confessing to it all on Facebook Live. Thursday afternoon Richland County Coroner Gary Watts confirmed that the body found in the Days Inn hotel room Wednesday night was Earl Valentine….

Watch: Columbia Unsolved Murder 1 Year Later

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It has been one year since family and friends lost Charles Kusko. Kusko was found dead in a home on Budon Court and Police have very few leads in the case. Kusko’s daughters are offering a Five Thousand Dollar Reward for anyone with information that leads to an arrest. You can call the Columbia Police Department or…

Watch: Drive Electric Week Event in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to learn more about plugging in? You can check out Columbia’s Drive Electric Week event Saturday in the Midlands. You can take a test ride, check out local charging stations and get educated about going electric. The event will be Saturday from 10am-2pm at the Whole Foods in CrossHill Market. The event is free. According to…

Regulators Want more Rules for Dam Inspections

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Regulators want more rules for the dams they are responsible for in South Carolina after 50 dams failed in last October’s massive floods. But lawmakers aren’t sure the new rules are needed after doubling the amount of dam inspectors and seeing no problems during Tropical Storm Hermine. Officials want a new law requiring owners of regulated…

Watch: Mosquito Prevention Tips

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here are some tips from Richland County Vector Control on trying to keep Mosquitos at bay. Apply Insect Repellent Remove Standing Water Make sure doors and windows have tight screens Check water in kiddie pools, pet bowls Categories: Local News Tags: mosquitoes