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Two teens shot at party expected to be OK

ย COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Deputies are investigating a shooting at a party that sent two teens to the hospital. This happened Sunday around 12:30 a.m. in the 200-block of Foxhunt Road. Richland County Sheriff's deputies say two teenage boys were shot…

Man in custody after firing shots at Richland Co. deputies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an aggravated assault that happened Saturday afterย 11 p.m. on Camrose Court. Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance. Officials say when they arrived,ย 23-year-old Arkeem Breeland fired several shots, striking the patrol…

Suspect in Greene Street assault arrested

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A man accused of assaulting a victim on Greene Street this week, turned himself into Columbia Police Department Saturday morning. CPD officials say 21-year-old Harold Jacobsen is charged with Assault and Battery of a High and…

Sumter mom faces child neglect charges after turning herself in

SUMTER, S.C. โ€“ A mother who went missing aย week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges,ย after leaving herย two young children alone. 27-year-old Shardae Evette Davis, of Ritz Mobile Homeย Parkย in Sumter, was charged Friday with twoย counts of…

Midlands enjoying a little Snow

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - -Snow that began to fall early Saturday morning began to pick up pace and lightly blanket decks, lawns and cars. ABC Columbia Viewers sent in photos of the snow from Northwest Richland County, Columbia…

Cityโ€™s Financial Workshop Postponed due to Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --ย Due to inclement weather, the Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop that was scheduled forSaturday, January 23, has been postponed. The Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop dates have been moved to the following days: January 30, 2016 February…

A Body Found in Johns Island, SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff's Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the…

Watch: Winter Weather Update mid-day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A powerful low pressure system continues to move north and east over the Deep South, and the Midlands of South Carolina is seeing itsย share of winter weather. Significant cold air stemming from a high pressure system…

Closings and Delays for Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) --ย Various offices and schools will be closed Friday, January 22nd due to the severe winter weather. School Closings and Delays: Fairfield County Schools: Closed Friday Kershaw County North Central Area Schools: Operating on a Two Hour Delay…

Hospital in Barnwell County Closing at Least Temporarily

BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily. Local media outlets report that the owners of the 53-bed hospital released a statement…

Woman Fatally Struck While Riding Her Bike to Work Identified

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Aย woman killed while riding her bicycle to work Thursday morning has been identified. Coroner Margaret Fisher said 31-year-old Erica Bass died afterย she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in theย southbound laneย ofย 12th Street exitย between SCANA…

USC Trustee in Court on Charges He Killed Protected Hawks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A University of South Carolina trustee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he illegally trapped and killed hawks in Orangeburg County. Court papers show Charles Williams entered the plea Wednesday in Columbia. Prosecutors last month…

Suspect in Video Store Robbery Caught

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Surveillance footageย lead to the arrest of a manย wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed…

State Braces for Potentially Severe Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- ย As severe winter weather makes it way across the east coast, the National Weather Service issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Newberry,ย Fairfield, Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Florence, Dillon, Marion, Horryย and Lee counties. Be advised that the alerts…

St. Patrick's Line-Up Announcement Party

  ย ย COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The St. Patโ€™s in Five Points Planning Committee is inviting the community to Delaneyโ€™s Music Pub for the reveal of this yearโ€™s music line-up, festival highlights, and changes.ย The event is Thursday, January 21st, starting at 6:00…

Boil Water Advisory for Trenholm Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is a boil water advisory issuedย for water customers in the Trenholm Drive area. ย This includes those located inย Lakeview Circle to Forest Drive, and theย Trenholm Plaza Shopping Center. Water customers are asked to vigorously boil their water…

Watch: Scammers Target Midlands Residents

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Scammers posing as FBI officials are targeting residents in the midlands. Earlier this week, USC student Jordan Zimmerman was one of the victims to the scam. "He actually made it really believable and pretty scary…

One Dead in Colleton County Mobile Home Fire

SMOAKS, S.C. (AP) _Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a fire in a mobile home in Colleton County . Fire and Rescue Director Barry McRoy tells local media outlets that firefighters responded in the community of Smoaks…

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