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Local News, News, State

Traffic stop nets 250 lbs. of marijuana

ABC Columbia Staff,

Florence Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies in Florence Co. say on Monday deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding on I-95 near David McLeod Blvd. Authorities say deputies searched the car and found 250 lbs. of marijuana. Investigators say Kevin Li, 25, and Kang Huang, 17, both of New York, NY are both charged with Trafficking Marijuana. Categories: Local News, News, State

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Lee, Local News, News

Inmate dies at Midlands prison

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Lee Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Dept. of Corrections say an inmate died following a fight this morning at Lee Co. Correctional Facility. Investigators say Trenton Black, was taken to an area hospital following an altercation with his cellmate. Officials say he died from his injuries. The cellmate was treated at the prison. A department spokesperson says Black’s…

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Local News, News, Richland

Columbia police investigating suspicious death

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating  a suspicious death. Investigators say officers responded to Bluff Rd. Tuesday morning after a body was found by workers near the side of the road. The Richland Co. Coroner later identified the deceased as Xavier Jackson, 22. The cause of death was not released. If you have any information that can…

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Local News, News, Richland

RCSD deputy injured in crash

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Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department says a deputy was involved in an accident Tuesday morning. Authorities say the deputy was responding to an emergency call for service at the intersection of Shop Rd. and Atlas Rd. when his patrol car was struck by another car. Officials say the deputy was taken to the hospital…

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Local News, News, Orangeburg, State

U.S. Army partners with Orangeburg airport to help N.C. community hit by Helene

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Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — This week the U.S. Army’s Columbia recruiting battalion is responding to areas impacted by hurricane Helene. The military organization partnered with the Orangeburg Municipal Airport to supply food, bottled water, diapers, hygiene products and more necessities need in the Spruce Pine community of North Carolina. Over 40 boxes of food and a significant amount of water…

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ABC Columbia News Update (First Row), Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, News, Orangeburg, Richland, State, Sumter

Governor, state leaders update Helene response, watching Milton

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and other state agency leaders held a news conference Monday afternoon at South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The governor confirmed there have no new deaths attributed to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina leaving the death toll from the storm in the state to 48. Governor McMaster sasy 23 counties in South Carolina are eligible…
Fairfield, Local News, News

Fairfield Co. woman charged with food stamp fraud

ABC Columbia Staff,

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the Department of Social Services say a Fairfield Co. woman fraudulently received $15,803 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits. A spokesperson for the organization says Malaya Fee, 35 was charged with Fraudulent Acquisition or Use of Food Stamps, greater than $10,000. She was booked at the Fairfield County Detention Center.    …

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