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Irmo shooting: 20-year-old woman arrested
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A 20-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a recent shooting incident near Irmo. Chrystal Gordon faces charges of domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature, as well as possession of a weapon during a violent crime. She is currently being held at the Lexington County Detention Center.
Bicyclist dies after collision in Gaston
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - On Friday, the South Carolina Highway Patrol released details on a collision that killed a bicyclist in early May. According to SCHP, the collision occurred May 9 at around 2:20 pm on Woodtrail Dr near Sandy Oak Lane, 5 miles south of Pine Ridge. The collision...
Deadly shooting near Columbia convenience store, police seek info
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened just after midnight on Sunday. According to a department spokesperson, the shooting happened at the E-Z Spot convenience store in the 3200 block of Farrow Road around 12:35 a.m. Authorities said a 46-year-old man was shot and taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Cyclist dies from injuries after being struck by car
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Following an accident earlier this month, a cyclist has tragically passed due to their injuries. Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say that on May 9 say the cyclist and automotive were both travelling south on secondary highway 663. The automotive collided with the...
Tougher DUI law meant to curb drunk driving in SC takes effect Sunday
COLUMBIA — Emma Longstreet of Lexington was killed nearly 12 1/2 years ago in a car accident involving a drunk driver while riding with her family on the way to Sunday church. She would have been 19-years-old this month. A state law that may have prevented the then 6-year-old’s death is now being expanded. Signed […] The post Tougher DUI law meant to curb drunk driving in SC takes effect Sunday appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Showers early today, dry and sunny days ahead
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) — Sunday begins with mainly cloudy skies and scattered light showers. The threat for rain will likely come to an end this afternoon, though an isolated shower or storm can't be completely ruled out for the southeast Midlands. Today will be another cooler-than-average day with highs...
Lexington Police searching for three alleged shoplifters in connection with incident at Ulta Beauty
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three alleged shoplifters in connection with an incident at Ulta Beauty on May 2. Investigators say three alleged shoplifters are accused of stealing nearly $1,400 worth of merchandise from ULTA Beauty on Thursday, May 2. Contact...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER - Couple showers still possible tonight and Sunday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – There is still the chance for a few passing showers tonight and into the first half of Sunday before sunshine and drier weather returns for the work week. First Alert Headlines. · Few scattered showers tonight. · Couple passing showers Sunday morning. ·...
Columbia apartment complex fire leaves 30 people displaced
A fire at a Columbia apartment complex Friday left 30 people, including 15 children, displaced from their homes. The Columbia-Richland Fire Department responded to the fire at in a building at the 3430 East Apartments at 3430 Kay Street (near St. Andrews Rd. and Broad River Rd.) around 11:15 a.m. Friday.
Chapin ambulance loss draws fire
Did Lexington County turn down a brand new ambulance funded by the state?. That’s what some residents are saying about the county’s response to Sen. Ronnie Cromer’s offer of $365,000 in state funds for the purchase of a fully-equipped ambulance to serve the Chapin area. Cromer’s action...
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