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Richland County Sheriff: Club illegally operating as sexually explicit business

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on illegal clubs, and announced another one that was unlawfully acting as a strip club.
Kimberlei Davis, Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is cracking down on illegal clubs, and announced another one that was unlawfully acting as a strip club. ‘Tryst’ off River Drive in Columbia has not been following restrictions to legally operate as a restaurant. RCSD issued a ‘Stop Work Order’ for the establishment, after obtaining a warrant and entering…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Fantasia brings ‘sketchbook’ tour to Columbia

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Image: FantasiaOfficial.com) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — the ‘American Idol’star has announced ‘The Sketchbook Tour’ in support of her new album with the same name. Even more exciting is the fact she’ll be doing so with the support of a number of R&B heavy hitters. According to FantasiaOffical.com, the ‘Sketchbook’ tour will hit the Township Auditorium Thursday October 17, 2019, at 7:30PM. Joining…
Lexington, Local News

Some Lexington students return to class with a celebration

ABC Columbia Staff,

The first day of school for some students in the Midlands is now in the books. Classes got underway Monday morning for several districts including Lexington Two and Three. Not to far away at Cayce Elementary in Lexington two they celebrated the first day of school with a “happy new year” party, complete with a ball drop and confetti. Categories:…
Local News, Sumter

5 people arrested during Sumter drug bust

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter Sumter, SC ( WOLO) —- The Sumter Sheriff’s office has taken five people into custody after officials say they were caught in a drug bust. According to authorities about 90 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of marijuana and several other drugs were seized from a residence located inside the A & J Mobile Home park. Authorities say deputies…
Local News, National News, News, Politics, State

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders address Medicare for all and his plan to wipeout student loan debt

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Senator Bernie Sanders campaign visit through the Midlands, he told ABC Columbia his plan for South Carolina voters. His trips to Columbia have been frequent since announcing his run for president. The presidential candidate is hoping for a different outcome than in 2016 when he finished a distant second in the states Democratic presidential primary. This time…