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Lexington, Local News

Update: Charges for Lexington County escapee captured by SWAT

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON,  SC (WOLO)–Today the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department released information on charges for an escaped suspect that was captured late Wednesday. According to the Sheriff, The following charges are pending against Daniel Hill: pointing and presenting a firearm -possession of a handgun by certain persons unlawful -distribution of meth -assaulting a police officer -unlawful taking of a weapon from a…
Local News, News, Richland

Richland school district two to release ‘memorandum of understanding’

The goal of the 'Be Smart' program is to encourage responsible gun ownership
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co.,SC (WOLO) —- ast week’s school shooting in Michigan and constant reports of guns in schools in the Midlands. Richland school district two and several neighboring school districts will sign a ‘Memorandum of Understanding Thursday with the ‘Be Smart’ program, encouraging responsible gun ownership. ‘Be Smart’ which is an acronym that stands for — secure all guns in your…

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Lexington, Local News, News, State

Escaped inmate in custody after hours long search

Authorities say the inmate escaped from an ambulance still handcuffed
ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – An inmate who escaped from an ambulance Wednesday has been taken into custody. Courtesy LCSD The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says Daniel Hill III escaped from the back of an ambulance Wednesday afternoon near the intersection of Leaphart Road and Sunset Boulevard. Deputies say Hill stole a Ford F-350 and was seen at a Bojangle’s before…

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Local News

Consumer: Midlands Manufacturer expanding, creating new jobs

Consumer News on ABC Columbia is brought to you by Grow Financial
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A pipe Manufacturer is expanding its operations in Richland County, creating 100 new jobs. According to the Governor’s Office, AMERICAN Spiralweld Pipe Company will invest 40 million dollars in expanding its facility in Columbia. The expansion is expected to be complete by 2025. If you are interested, officials say you can check out the company’s careers page. Some good news…

Murdaugh
Local News, News, Richland

Alex Murdaugh bond appearance set as he faces additional lawsuit

Among the list of charges he already faces, Murdaugh is now being sued by the boyfriend of woman killed on his boat
ABC Columbia Staff,

(ABC) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There are new developments in the Alex Murdaugh case. The former prominent low country attorney remains behind bars in Richland County as he faces a slew of charges after being indicted by the South Carolina Grand Jury last month. State Grand Jury issued five indictments against former attorney Alex Murdaugh. Attorney General Wilson says the…

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Local News, News, Richland

Memorial held for Richland County K9 Arko

Miya Payton,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department held a memorial was held for K9 Arko who passed away on November 5th at the age of 15. K9 Arko was the face of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit. For eleven years Arko and his partner, Lt. Kevin Hoover would visit elementary schools, churches, and nursing homes.  “Arko…

Escapee Suspect
Lexington, Local News

Update: Search continues for escaped suspect in Lexington County

Deputies say suspect was picked up by someone in Red Bank in a Silver SUV
Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, CO SC (WOLO)– An escaped inmate remains on the run after Lexington County Deputies say he got out of an ambulance and stole a truck. Deputies say Daniel Hill was in custody when he escaped from the back of an ambulance near the intersection of Leapart Road and Sunset Boulevard, Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy LCSD Hill was last seen wearing…