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Watch: Intersection to be Renamed After Fallen Officer

The Intersection at Forest Dr. and Beltline Blvd. will be renamed after fallen Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed ‘Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,’ after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. “Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew him he was theirs and for many others he’s really become our superhero,” said Greg’s wife, Kassy Alia. For Kassy, renaming…
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Inmate Charged with Threatening Judge

Kimberlei Davis

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A South Carolina inmate has been charged with threatening a judge and deputy sheriff following an incident that occurred in September 2015. 30-year-old Marvin Workman, was  charged with two counts of Threatening Life, Person or Family of a Public Employee. Records indicate that Workman threatened to kill Judge Brian McDowell Gibbons and Deputy Oren Gadson during…
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Father and Son Celebrate Their 15th and 50th Birthdays Today

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Fred Shekoufeh and his son, Eric, were both born on Feb. 29. Fred is turning 15 today and Eric is celebrating his fifth birthday. Courtesy Eric Shekoufeh (ABC News) — It is rare enough to have a leap year birthday (Feb. 29). But one father also shares his leap year birthday with his son. Fred Shekoufeh is technically turning 15…

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4 Leap Day Facts

It only happens once every four years.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition, February 29th is a day designated for women to propose to men instead of the other way around. -People who…
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Deputies: Norway Teen Sought for Burglary

Kimberlei Davis

Tyrone Fleming ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is the community’s help in locating a Norway teen who is wanted on numerous charges, including breaking into a Beason Road residence. Authorities say 18-year-old Tyrone Fleming  is wanted for second-degree burglary and receiving stolen goods. Fleming is also wanted on two bench warrants charging him with failing to appear…
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ST. Pats early Kick Off Celebration in Five Points

St. Pats in Five Points Kicks off early with Fountain Dye and Dance
Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and Greene Streets. Event organizers say you can expect the tradition of dyeing the fountain green, entertainment from Rince N’ah Eireann…

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Updated: Coroner Releases Toxicology Reports in Fatal Crash

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Latest on the Spartanburg County coroner releasing toxicology results from a crash that killed four USC Upstate students: 4:15 p.m. The Spartanburg County Coroner has released toxicology test results that show the driver in a crash that killed four USC Upstate students last fall was legally drunk. The results show two of the three passengers in…

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Victim Identified in Fatal Garners Ferry Road Accident

Kimberlei Davis

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The name of a man killed following an accident in the 9200 block of Garners Ferry Road early Sunday morning has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 24-year-old Charles Clinton Cobb of Columbia was a passenger in a vehicle that left the roadway and overturned. Watts said Cobb was  not wearing a seat…
Politics

Justice Clarence Thomas Breaks His Decade-Long Silence on the Bench

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas MCT/Getty Images (ABC News) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas asked questions today during oral arguments in the case Voisine v. United States. Today marks the first time Thomas has asked questions since Feb. 22, 2006. Voisine v. United States involves whether convictions for reckless misdemeanor domestic violence assault can prevent firearm ownership. Categories: Politics…