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Coroner IDs Man in Lexington Co. Murder

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The man killed in the Valentine’s Day murder in Lexington County has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Restaurant owner 49-year-old Gregorio Leon, is accused of shooting Santos at the Park & Ride facility located at 105 Corley Mill Road. According to…

Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said citizen’s tips lead to the arrest of a female suspect wanted for armed robbery Wednesday night. Kayla Moore, 17, was taken in to custody at her home a few hours after she allegedly robbed the Little Caesars Pizza located at 7840 Garners Ferry Road. Authorities say that at 1:30…

SC State Museum Wins Top award for Travel & Tourism

  COLUMBIA, SC. (WOLO) — The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and tourism. The State Museum had an estimated $22 million economic tourism impact on South Carolina. To see the State Museum’s Governor’s Cup Award Submission, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: South Carolina Museum, Travel and Tourism

Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet

Victor Cornish RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a home in the 6500 block of Frost Avenue on Jan 14. and stole a flat screen television and a Samsung tablet. The items were…

Richland Co. Deputies Seek Information in Twin Lakes Rd Incident

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Wednesday night and are asking for the community’s help in identifying who’s responsible. Authorities say deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Twin Lakes Road around 8:30 p.m. Deputies found two vehicles at the residence and a neighbors vehicle that were struck by the…

Watch: Thursday Around Town Happenings

(WOLO) Columbia,S.C., — Headed to the Capital City and looking for something to do? Here are a few events that may help you give back and enjoy some entertainment at the same time. Check out the Thursday Around Town Happenings.   Categories: Events, Events, Local News Tags: homelessness, Morning Menu, talent show, tapps art center

WATCH: What Donald Trump’s Rivals Need to Do to Catch Up

(ABC News) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump celebrated his resounding victory in Tuesday’s Nevada caucuses, but almost as soon as he declared “we’re winning, winning,” he was already thinking bigger. “It’s going to be an amazing two months,” he said. “We might not even need the two months folks, to be honest, right?” The GOP front-runner’s confidence makes sense:…

Street Closed After US Attorney Receives Suspicious Letter

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a busy downtown Charleston street was closed during rush hour after a suspicious letter with a white powdery substance was received at the office of the U.S. Attorney. A Charleston Fire Department hazardous materials team and Charleston police responded in the heart of the city’s historic district Wednesday afternoon. Meeting Street in front of…