Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Local News, Richland

RCSD needs help finding man accused of breaking into, stealing items at storage unit

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Image: RCSD/Corey Smith) Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s office is asking for your help locating a man wanted in connection to a burglary at the Red Door Storage facility (7615 Garner’s Ferry Road). According to authorities, around 2:30 in the afternoon on July 31st, deputies were called to the storage facility where a woman reported that…
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Inmate found dead inside cell at Tyger River

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia , SC (WOLO)— The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) police services is trying to determine how an inmate died in his cell. According to SCDC Police Services they are investigating inmate James Roy Prator, Jr. (scdc# 373568) who they officials say  was found unresponsive in his cell at Tyger River correctional Tuesday. His death is believed to be a…
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Animal rights group ‘PETA’ plan UniverSoul circus opening night protest

ABC Columbia Staff,

  (Image:PETA.org /Logo) Columbia, S.C.— Armed with signs proclaiming, “UniverSoul: End Cruel Animal Acts Now,” a group of PETA supporters plan to stand in front of the Benedict Stadium on UniverSoul Circus’ opening-night performance here in Columbia in protest. The protest of the 4 day show is slated to take place Wednesday August 7th, at 6PM At the intersection of…
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Congressman Clyburn visits UofSC’s “Justice for All” exhibit ahead of closing

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina’s civil rights exhibit has drawn thousands of guests since its opening earlier this year. Congressman Jim Clyburn, who’s activism and leadership has helped shape civil rights in South Carolina, was there to celebrate the success and impact the libraries exhibit has had. The doors on the “Justice for All” exhibit will…
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Man wanted for forcing woman to ATM at gunpoint

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Richland County deputies need help identifying a man they say forced a woman to withdraw money from an ATM at gunpoint. On July 29 the victim says the man came to the woman’s home on Bush River Road, demanded cash and forced the her into his black BMW. Investigators say he then drove her at gunpoint…
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SCDC investigate deadly fight between inmates at Broad River Corrections Institution

ABC Columbia Staff,

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) are investigating a fight that turned deadly in a jail Monday. Authorities say 43 year-old Damon Doyle was killed yesterday during an altercation with another inmate at Broad River Correctional Institution. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is also investigating the incident. Following the death of another South Carolina inmate…

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