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Columbia Police investigating fatal apt. complex shooting

COLUMBIA,ย  SC (WOLO)--ย Columbia Police Chief W. H. โ€œSkipโ€ Holbrook says a homicide investigation is underway afterย a 27-year-old man was fatally shot at an apartment complex Tuesday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says Isaiah Thomas Martin, Junior was shot in…

COMET wants to hear from riders during public session

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you ride The COMET? Officials are hosting a series of listening sessions for the public. According to COMET officials, the sessions allow input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement. Participants are asked to…

"Poor People's" campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) -ย  "Poor People's" campaign will meet with lawmakers toadyย  to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access…

Project Lifesaver helps bring loved ones back home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --ย ย More than 16 agencies in South Carolina are helping bring loved ones home. They are a part of Project LifeSaver which is an international program that has helped more…

Richland County to hold meeting on proposed Lower Richland Blvd widening

Columbia,ย  S.C (WOLO)-- Richland County residents interested in the proposed widening of Lower Richland Boulevard will have a chance to get information at a meeting. Richland County officials are holdingย an open-house format, to include informational displays. According to officials,ย  residents…

Harvest Hope announces first female board chair

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday Harvest Hope announced it has elected its first female board chair. The food bank announced that Bank of America Assistant Vice President Erinn Rowe will take over the position. Harvest Hope began its mission back in…

Deputies searching for missing man

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. Deputies are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Alex Williams, 43, was last seen at his care facility on Hardscrabble Rd. on the night of February 23rd. He is 5'5" and weighs approximately 175…

Dominion Energy to host Q&A session for Customers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dominion Energy has announced it will host a community wide event in Columbia to answer questions related to the merger with SCE&G. ย  ย  According to Dominion officials, customers can speak directly with Dominion Energy representatives and…

Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson's second national championship…

Residents report strange odor in NE Richland Co.

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--ย  Some folks in Northeast Richland County awoke to a strange odor Tuesday morning. The Columbia Fire Department says they received several calls. A spokesperson for the department says with the wind blowing the way it was…

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