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Police: Suspect in Columbia shooting located in Kansas

Investigators say just before 10:30 Wednesday morning officers in Junction City, Kansas detained Demetrius Jones during a traffic stop.

Local Living: October pet adoption special

October is here and here's something to howl about, a pet adoption special

FBI: Offering reward for four inmates who escaped jail, believed to be in SC or neighboring states

The FBI (Federal Bureau Investigation) is offering a reward totaling up to $25,000 for four Bibb County Jail inmates who they believe could be in SC, NC or Virginia.

Fairfield County deputies: Arrest made after mattress factory receives bomb threat

The Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after a mattress factory received a bomb threat.

Columbia firefighters respond to early morning house fire, one pet died

The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire.

Tameika Isaac Devine Wins District 19 Senate Seat Primary

Former Columbia City Councilmember Tameika Isaac Devine won the primary with more than 50% of the vote.

Partin, Bray dispute origin, circulation of campaign postcards

There is a war of words in the race for Cayce mayor, specifically words on a post card.

Columbia High School promotes STEM programs with helicopter landing

"Well the tech economy, the STEM economy, and aerospace -- those are huge. With salaries starting at 6 figures, with hardly any college education required, we found that many of the students here had no idea that these were options," says Obidike.

Students celebrate 'Red Ribbon Week' with parade

It's Red Ribbon Week and Richland County School District One school kicked it off with a parade.

Area school selects first black Homecoming Queen

A low country teenager made history at her school after being elected the first black Homecoming queen in the school's 155 year history.

South Carolina Attorney General Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Meta

On Tuesday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that 42 attorneys general have sued Meta in federal and state courts.

Troopers: Pedestrian Dead After Collision On Orangeburg Highway

A pedestrian was killed after a fatal collision on an Orangeburg County highway, say troopers.

Columbia-Richland Fire Reminding Everyone To Be Fire Safe During Halloween

The Columbia-Richland Fire (CRFD) is reminding residents that even though Halloween can be tricks and treats, they should still remain fire-safe.

Pet of the Week: Jimmy Buffet

Jimmy Buffet will steal your heart with his short legs and big smile! He's looking for a foster home through Pawmetto Lifeline!

Lexington deputies mourn the loss of K9 officer

Tuesday the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department announced the death of K9 Bono.

Sumter native, former Gamecock advances to World Series

Jordan Montgomery and the Texas Rangers advanced to the World Series after its 11-4 win over the Houston Astros Monday night (Oct. 23) in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series.

Former Allendale councilman goes to prison for sexually assaulting 12 year old

A former councilman for the town of Allendale is behind bars for sexually assaulting a 12 year old relative.

ONE-ON-ONE: DNR expert speaks about avoiding deer-vehicle collisions during darker months

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, almost half of deer-vehicle collisions take place in the months of October and November. While you may have seen deer…

Violence intervention program leaders say funding is biggest barrier to providing youth services

"We are notoriously underfunded. Folks are really supportive of our work in word, and they even show up to our events. But when it comes to make sure that we have the money to continue to do this work, we are often the last to be thought of," says Esper.