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24 Australians arrested for setting fires as country is ravaged by wildfires

(CNN) - Australia bushfires have caused an orange sky and haze. Officials say a total of 146 fires are burning across New South Wales;…

Body of missing person found in northeast Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A body was found on Barbara Drive in northeast Richland County Monday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 1800 block of Barbera Drive around 4:30 p.m. RCSD says the person had been reported…

An always-evolving city: A look at Columbia's past and how it could change in the future

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A city is always evolving, but much like it has over the last century, Columbia might see some changes in the next few years. City planners are laying out their road…

Deputies seek suspect following high-speed chase

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are looking for a suspect they say fled a traffic stop Monday afternoon. Investigators say around 3:00 p.m., a deputy tried to stop a car on Sprott…

Employee at correctional facility accused of bringing contraband to prisoner

A commissary worker at Lieber Correctional Institution was arrested after she allegedly supplied an inmate with watches.

Suspect arrested after officer killed during shooting at Florence Airport

An officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting at the Florence Airport, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken.

5.8-magnitude quake strikes Puerto Rico, damage reported

A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car Saturday night. The incident happened at Wilson Boulevard and McLeod Street in Columbia around 7:15 p.m. Patrick Lydell Patterson,47, was attempting to cross the street when he was…

Man arrested after shooting inside Vista nightclub that injured 2

A man has been arrested after a shooting at the Social Bar and Lounge in the Vista on Gervais Street that injured two people.

Officer killed after shooting at Florence Airport

FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — An officer was killed in an officer-involved shooting at the Florence Airport, according to Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken. An official with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says the suspect initially fled the scene,…

Body found in water identified as missing SC man

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - A body found in the water in South Carolina has been identified as a man reported missing last month. Mount Pleasant Police spokesman Inspector Chris Rosier says the body of 20-year-old Alexander Elliott was recovered…

Man suffers cardiac event while driving and crashes car

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-One person is dead after a single vehicle crash on I-77 Friday morning. Paul Ivy Edwards, Jr.,74, was driving south on I-77 when he suffered a cardiac event which caused the vehicle to leave the roadway, according…

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) – 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…