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Fourth teen charged in Dingle street shooting

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Sumter, SC (WOLO) –A fourth teen has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly shooting that took place on Dingle Street back in September. The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department tells ABC Columbia News, the 16 year old , who is not  being identified because of his age, is now charged with Murder, Burglary in the First Degree, and…
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Drug investigation lands Lexington teen behind bars

Teen faces several charges after police say a month long drug investigation leads them 5lbs. of marijuna in residence
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Image Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Lexington police say a month long drug investigation has led to the arrest of 18 year old Arden Blaize Breazeale, accused of selling drugs to an undercover informant on several occasions. Authorities say they began their investigation after complaints about drug activity along Belhaven Lane located in the Martin’s Grove neighborhood just…
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Training at Criminal Justice Academy looks to combat rise in officer-involved shootings

Since the start of 2019, there have been 47 officer-involved shootings in South Carolina
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With officer-involved shootings on the rise across the state, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is equipping students with the skills to de-escalate situations involving active shooters. According to the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), there have been 47 officer-involved shootings in South Carolina since the start of 2019. So far in 2020, there have been two:…
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Columbia Housing Director: Demolition of Allen Benedict Court buildings should start by April

Ivory Mathews says the demolition will happen "within the first quarter"
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Executive Director of Columbia Housing says buildings on the Allen Benedict Court site could be demolished within the next few months. Ivory Mathews says the demolition date will be determined once they get the results of an environmental assessment, which is set to be finished by the end of the month. This comes after two…
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Midwives in S.C. rally for equal hospital access for their mothers

Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery. 
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery. Three different midwife groups from around South Carolina were at the State House Thursday to bring attention to this issue. “A midwife is a professional who takes care of…
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Developing: Prisma Health to cut 327 jobs

Officials announced on Thursday they will be cutting 327 employees from the workforce
Crysty Vaughan,

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prisma Health is laying off more than 300 people.  Officials announced on Thursday that they will be cutting 327 employees from the workforce.  Prisma Health employs 32,000, according to officials.  According to officials, they have already eliminated 200 positions through attrition, vacancies and consolidation, since October.   In a release, officials said the 327 employees will be…