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Columbia woman sentenced to over 15 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity

Mar 18, 2021 1:06 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

According to acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a Columbia woman was sentenced to over 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity.

City of Columbia to re-open parks and amenities May 3

Mar 18, 2021 12:34 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department announced it will re-open parks and amenities on May 3. That includes community centers, neighborhood centers and the Drew Wellness Center.

City of Sumter offices and parks closing at 1 p.m. Thursday due to weather

Mar 18, 2021 12:02 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The City of Sumter says its administrative offices and city parks will close at 1 p.m. today due to expected severe weather.

Midlands attorney arrested, charged with lewd acts upon a minor

Mar 18, 2021 11:51 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, a Midlands attorney was arrested and charged with lewd acts upon a minor. At approximately 7:40 a.m. Thursday, deputies say they executed a search warrant and brought 61-year-old Harry Gregory into custody without incident.

Sumter Police searching for missing woman last seen on South Guignard Drive

Mar 18, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Sumter Police Department is asking for your help looking for a missing woman who was last seen at Sumter Stop on South Guignard Drive. Authorities say 23-year-old Rebecca Danielle Brown was with friends before she went missing around 9 p.m. Wednesday.

City of Columbia urges drivers to avoid flood prone streets

Mar 18, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Mike Olson,

Due to potential severe weather, the City of Columbia is advising drivers to avoid flood prone streets today.

City of Cayce vote to extend mask ordinance

The council voted unanimously to extend the ordinance that requires facial coverings

Mar 17, 2021 11:50 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Cayce, SC (WOLO) — The City of Cayce is the latest Midlands community to extend its mask ordinance. During a virtual council meeting council member and Mayor Elise Partin voted unanimously to extend the ordinance that was set to expire at the end of the month. Categories: Local News, News, Politics

Richland County EMS facing staffing shortage, employees ask for answers

Mar 17, 2021 6:07 PM EDT

Lindsey Goodwin,

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Richland County EMS is one of the largest EMS systems in the state, running more than 76,000 calls in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has added an extra layer of stress for paramedics and EMTs, leading to a greater staffing issue in the EMS system. “It takes a special type of person. Our employees see these patients, citizens, on…

Fairfield County deputies: Man wanted for Twisted Lane shooting turns himself in

Mar 17, 2021 6:03 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office says man wanted in connection with a shooting that took place on Twisted Lane has been arrested. Deputies say 42-year-old Larry Carter, of Blair, turned himself in on Thursday.

West Columbia man charged with trafficking crack, cocaine

Mar 17, 2021 4:35 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a West Columbia man is facing trafficking charges after law enforcement discovered over 400 grams of cocaine in his truck during a traffic stop.

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Columbia woman sentenced to over 15 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity

City of Columbia to re-open parks and amenities May 3

City of Sumter offices and parks closing at 1 p.m. Thursday due to weather

Midlands attorney arrested, charged with lewd acts upon a minor

Sumter Police searching for missing woman last seen on South Guignard Drive

City of Columbia urges drivers to avoid flood prone streets

City of Cayce vote to extend mask ordinance

The council voted unanimously to extend the ordinance that requires facial coverings

Richland County EMS facing staffing shortage, employees ask for answers

Fairfield County deputies: Man wanted for Twisted Lane shooting turns himself in

West Columbia man charged with trafficking crack, cocaine

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