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DPS director will not be back for third term

SC DPS website Columbia, S.C. (AP)–The director of the South Carolina agency that oversees state troopers says he will not be nominated for a third term. State Public Safety Department Director Leroy Smith wrote an email to his employees Tuesday saying he is disappointed his eight years at the agency is coming to an end. Smith was appointed director in…

SC DOT restricting lane closures to help with Thanksgiving travel

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As many of you get ready to hit the road, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has an update on traffic conditions during the holiday. SC DOT officials announced they will not close any lanes for interstate work, unless it is an emergency. In a release the SC DOT announced, to help with holiday traffic, the South Carolina…

Richland County Sheriff’s Department release mugshot of murder suspect

Jaylen Bell/ASGDC RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jaylen Bell is urged to contact Crimestoppers. Investigators say Bell, 18, is wanted in connection with the killing of Demetrius Floyd, 34, on Sunday, Nov. 24, at a home in the 400 block Dubard-Boyle Road. Bell is to be considered armed and dangerous. If you see…

10-year-old killed by another 10-year-old playing with gun

(AP) – Authorities in Lancaster County say a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed by another 10-year-old boy while playing by themselves on November 15th. Deputies say the boys were playing in a Lancaster home when one fired the 9 millimeter gun at the other then carried him out of the home. Authorities say the parent who hid the gun…