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Town of Pine Ridge changes how they will hire a new Police Chief

The Lexington town has been without a Police Chief since the fourth in 3 years stepped down two months ago

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The town of Pine Ridge says they’ll change the way they hire a new Police Chief. As of right now the small Lexington County town is without a police force after its fourth chief in three years stepped down more than 2 months ago. Following that resignation,  the town’s 5 police officers also left the department….

Town of Lexington votes in favor of extending expired mask ordinance

Council members voted 5 to 2 in favor of the ordinance that will remain in place until May 2021

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — After letting their mask ordinance expire late last month Lexington’s Town Council met Monday night for a special called meeting to discuss a new ordinance that requires face covering be warn inside retail businesses within town limits. While there were many speakers at Monday’s meeting who argued against another mask mandate— the Council ultimately voted 5…

Richland Councilwoman indicted on ‘public corruption’ charges faces judge Friday

Dalhi Myers faces a judge Friday for allegedly using tax payer money for personal trips, shopping spree

Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — Outgoing Richland County Councilwoman Dalhi Myers has been indicted by a state Grand Jury on public corruption charges. The state’s case against Myers includes allegations that she used thousands of taxpayer dollars for personal expenses. Myers faced a judge Friday morning. The state has brought forward 24 charges against Dalhi Myers, including Embezzlement, Use of…

Columbia police arrest suspect again accused of robbing multiple people in parking garage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police arrested a man accused of robbing multiple people on different occasions in a parking garage. Vintrell Thomas, 22 (CPD) Vintrell Thomas, 22, faces charges of strong armed robbery and first degree assault and battery. Both incidents happened about a month apart in a parking garage at 1415 Sumter Street. On December 6, police say…