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Columbia unanimously passes updated 'Use of Force' policy

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --- The day the entire country watched phone recorded  video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia's policing here in South Carolina. [caption id="attachment_414810" align="alignnone"…

Arrests announced in assault at May 30th protest

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month's protests that turned violent. Investigators say…

Groceries will soon be available online for SNAP recipients

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- SNAP recipients in South Carolina will soon be able to purchase food on-line. Tuesday the USDA announced the more than 558,000 SNAP cardholders will be able use their cards to participate in grocery pick up programs. The…

City of Columbia launches special COVID-19 webpage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking for a resource in the City of Columbia for Coronavirus information, you can check out the city's new webpage dedicated to information on COVID-19. According to city officials, they're launching the new 'microsite'…

Firefighters respond to Allen Benedict Court Apartments

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at the condemned Allen Benedict Court apartments Tuesday morning. Firefighters say when they arrived they found the complex's office building on fire. The flames were quickly brought under control and their were…

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