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Richland Library celebrates BHM with ‘The Jubilation Begins’

Jan 17, 2020 12:01 AM EST

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Image:: Richland Library (Main) Columbia,SC (WOLO)— The official start of Black History month isn’t for more than another week, but the Richland Library is kicking things off just a little early with their Black History Month 2020 Fair: ‘ The Jubilation Begins’. Organizers say the fair is a jubilant celebration of African-American’s history, contributions and culture. The fair, that is…

Fourth teen charged in Dingle street shooting

Jan 16, 2020 8:43 PM EST

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Sumter, SC (WOLO) –A fourth teen has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly shooting that took place on Dingle Street back in September. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department tells ABC Columbia News, the 16 year old , who is not being identified because of his age, is now charged with Murder, Burglary in the First Degree, and…

Drug investigation lands Lexington teen behind bars

Teen faces several charges after police say a month long drug investigation leads them 5lbs. of marijuna in residence

Jan 16, 2020 7:30 PM EST

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Image Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Lexington police say a month long drug investigation has led to the arrest of 18 year old Arden Blaize Breazeale, accused of selling drugs to an undercover informant on several occasions. Authorities say they began their investigation after complaints about drug activity along Belhaven Lane located in the Martin’s Grove neighborhood just…

Prisma Health increases flu precautions to reduce risk

Jan 15, 2020 11:31 PM EST

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Prisma Health officials say it is increasing its flu precautions to help protect patients, guests and employees. Effective immediately, Prisma is expanding its voluntary visitor restrictions to all inpatient areas Those under 18 and adults with signs or symptoms of a cold or flu are asked not to visit. Hospital officials say the move is being…

Two deputies shot at during Newberry officer involved shooting

Jan 15, 2020 10:56 PM EST

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Newberry , SC (WOLO) —There has been an officer involved shooting in Newberry county tonight after two deputies were shot at during a chase on Holloway Street near Wise Street. According to the Sheriff’s office, the chase started just before 7 p.m Wednesday night when a deputy tried to pull someone over. According to Sheriff’s Lee Foster, a second deputy…

Chase suspect killed in deadly accident fleeing from trooper

Jan 15, 2020 7:12 PM EST

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – An early morning chase ended in a deadly wreck early Wednesday morning. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department the pursuit started around 1:15 a.m. when a Highway Patrol trooper tried to make a traffic stop but the suspect drove off. RCSD says the suspect lost control of the SUV and hit a tree on Monticello…

Calhoun Co. suspect sought in attack of woman during home invasion, robbery

Jan 14, 2020 11:41 PM EST

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Image: Calhoun Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Calhoun Co, SC (WOLO) — The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a man accused of breaking into a home in the Lone Star community. The attacker beat a woman in the head and then stole her credit card. The invasion happened around noon on Friday. Investigators say he used the credit card at…

Santee man accused of sexually assaulting sleeping woman

Jan 13, 2020 9:22 PM EST

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Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC ( WOLO)— 26 year old Marcus Pee is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct after deputies say a woman woke up to him sexually assaulting her. According to deputies, the woman was attending a social gathering over the weekend when the alleged incident occured. Deputies say several people in attendance reported a sexual battery around…