Sheriff Lott Fires Deputy, Apologizes to Citizens
Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says he’s sorry for the actions of a now-former deputy with the Department, after the ex-officer ran a red light, causing a crash that injured a civilian driver.
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Florence Police Officer Kills Robbery Suspect
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a Florence police officer has shot and killed a man who had just robbed a gas station.
Police Chase Ends In Crash
Richland County, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies say a suspect crashed into a tree in an attempt to evade capture.
Richland County Deputy Facing Charges
Richland County, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County deputy is facing charges tonight… stemming from an accident that happened this past Friday.
A spokesperson for the highway patrol says Corporal Ken Proffitt ran a red light in his patrol car and caused a wreck that injured a woman.
Citations Issued For Allegedly Serving Alcohol To Minors
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Several North Columbia convenience stores have been cited for allegedly providing alcohol to minors.
Columbia police along with S.L.E.D. conducted undercover operations over the weekend at half a dozen stores along North Main Street, Monticello, Farrow and Fairfield Roads.
Man’s Body Found by Railroad Tracks in Spartanburg
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ Officials are investigating the death of a man whose body was found beside railroad tracks in Spartanburg.
Employers to Receive Most Insurance Rebates, Not Employees
While it may be exciting to anticipate an insurance rebate due to the Affordable Care Act, insurance officials say most citizens won’t actually see any of that money.
Moncks Corner Man Gets 30 years in Shooting Death
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) _ A Moncks Corner man has been convicted of killing his son and wounding his son’s fiancee during a fight two years ago.
Dog Shooting Results In No Charges
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-Sumter police say no charges will be filed against a man who shot and killed a dog in memorial park.
Police say the man had a concealed weapons permit… and shot the dog one time, then immediately reported the shooting to authorities.
Family, Neighbors React to Double Shooting
Family members of one of two male victims gunned down Friday morning at a house near downtown Columbia turn to each other for comfort, as Richland County deputies search for answers.
