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Woman dies after tree falls on her home in Irmo

IRMO,SC (WOLO)- One person is dead after a tree fell onto a home in Irmo Friday night. The incident happened at 8:00 p.m. at a home on Beechwood Lane. Gertraud Maria Walker,63, was in her bedroom when a tree fell…

One of 3 murder suspects arrested after multi-agency pursuit

AIKEN, SC (WOLO) โ€“ One of three murder suspects was arrested Saturday morning after multi-agency pursuit. Thomas Anthony Henderson,18, is being charged with 2 counts of Murder for the deaths of Mel'isha Jackson,26, and her 1-year-old son, Elijah. Two other…

Swearing In Ceremony set for Tuesday for City of Columbia Council Members

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Happening Tuesday, a swearing-in ceremony will be held for two re-elected City Council members and one newly elected City Council member, say city officials. ย According to a release, the following Council members will be sworn in: -ย ย ย ย ย ย Councilman…

Edgefield corrections officer arrested

Columbia,SC (WOLO)--- A former correctional officer at Trenton Correctional Institution has been arrested. SCDC says 24 year old Kembria Merriweather is accused of providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office. According to authorities,…

Congressman James Clyburn reacts to US Iran Airstrike

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina lawmakers are reacting to the news of the US airstrike in Iran. South Carolina's Democratic Congressman, James Clyburn, tweeted this reaction. " The Presidentโ€™s unilateral action places our…

Keeping your resolution for a healthier 2020

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- As we begin a new year and a new decade, many people have resolutions or goals that they'd like to achieve. For a lot of people, they want to eat healthier…

SC Agriculture Dept. seeks rule change from USDA

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is asking the federal government to adjust some rules to help the state's hemp farmers. The department says it has concerns over the USDA's testing requirements. For example, state officials say the…

Milling elected to Richland One School Board

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland School District One has a new board member. New Year's Eve was also election day for voters in District One. Attorney Jonathan Milling won Tuesday's special…

Thousands attend Famously Hot New Year

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The cleanup effort got underway early this morning from last night's famously hot new years celebration. Officials with the event say an estimated 30,000 people attended Tuesday night's event.…

Second suspect charged in triple-homicide

Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Lexington say a second suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting that ended in three deaths in West Columbia. Investigators say Jeremy Cornish is charged with three counts of murder in connection with…

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