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Man accused of hitting motorcyclist and fleeing while driving drunk

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused of driving under the influence and hitting a motorcyclist over the weekend. Christopher Nazry, 48, is charged with felony DUI and hit and run. The incident happened Saturday just before 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of Fontaine and Wilkes Roads. According to officers, preliminary information indicates that Nazry…

Suspects sought in afternoon shooting on North Main

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department needs the public’s help finding the suspects in an afternoon shooting in North Columbia. The incident occurred around noon at the intersection of North Main Street and Lorick Avenue. According to witnesses, a light purple/blue colored Dodge Charger with at least three suspects inside shot at the victim’s vehicle.  The motive for the…

Club owner charged in early morning shooting in Sumter County

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning at Roy’s Club in Sumter County. Deputies said it happened around 2:50 a.m. at the club on St. Paul Church Road. The 26-year-old victim had already been transported to the hospital when deputies arrived. Witnesses said he was shot by club owner,…

Part of Interstate 20 in Kershaw County closed Sunday

CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) – Officials are closing part of eastbound Interstate 20 in Kershaw County this weekend to lift an 18-wheeler out of the Wateree River. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said it will close the eastbound bridge over the river at 5 a.m. Sunday to bring in heavy equipment to lift the trailer and rig from the water…

Man taken to hospital after shooting in NE Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department reports that a man was taken to the hospital after an apparent shooting Saturday evening. Deputies arrived on scene in the 7400 block of Hunt Club Road just after 6 p.m. Authorities will release more information as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, Richland

Pawmetto Lifeline looking for Foster homes for Kittens

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for kitten fosters due to an overwhelming population in the shelter. Officials are asking for anyone to help by adopting a cat or kitten directly from the local shelters or from Pawmetto Lifeline. Pawmetto Lifeline says it has nearly 200 cats in its care and in foster homes. If you’re interested, here’s what…

Governor’s Cup Saturday in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lace up the tennis shoes. The annual 44th annual Governor’s Cup race is Saturday at 7am. According to race officials, the Cup Race is one of the oldest, continuously conducted road race events in the Southeast. Race officials have released this information. Courtesy http://www.governorscupsc.org/raceinfo.html Half-Marathon: May 14, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. starts at 1312 Main St. heading…