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DHEC and PalmettoPride ask residents to practice correct recycling methods

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and PalmettoPride are urging residents to practice effective, responsible recycling methods through their Recycle Right SC campaign.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and PalmettoPride are urging residents to practice effective, responsible recycling methods through their Recycle Right SC campaign.

Deputies:Two found dead in Northeast Columbia home

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. deputies are investigating after they say two people were found shot and killed inside a home in Northeast Columbia. Investigators say they were conducting a welfare check at the home on Green Springs Dr. Sunday night when they found the remains of a man and woman. Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and more details…

Escaped Sumter inmate captured

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An inmate that escaped from jail  Saturday night, is back in custody according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office Deputies say detention staff verified that Lance Michael Alberti escaped from the jail late Saturday night and was discovered during inmate accountability early Sunday morning. Deputies utilized drones and K9s and verified that Alberti made it…

Police searching for two suspects after shooting in Lexington

ABC Columbia News (FILE) LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington Police Department are looking for two males involved in a shooting on Sunday morning. According to investigators, officers responded to a call of gunfire at Building 500 at the Reserve at Old Mill Apartments on East Main Street. When officers arrived, they found a man outside who had been shot…

Man behind bars after pursuit that led to crash in Richland County

ABC Columbia News (FILE)   RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)  – According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, One man is behind bars who fled from deputies, leading to a collision that sent on deputy to the hospital. On Saturday, October 8th deputies noticed a suspicious vehicle at Gazbah Gas Station on 6200 Farrow Rd. When deputies approached, they smelled what…