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Police: Man Arrested in Hit and Run in Greenville
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man has been arrested in a weekend hit-and-run wreck that killed a woman. The South Carolina Highway Patrol says 45-year-old Andrew Grant Whetstone II of Greer has been charged with leaving the scene of a wreck involving death, crossing the center line and possession of a stolen vehicle. Thirty-two-year-old Dianna Lisett Deleon of…
Columbia Police Department to Take Part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will take part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a series of events. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events. According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…
Mayor Benjamin Speaks out on New Bar Proposal
Click here to hear what the Columbia City Mayor Steve Benjamin is saying about the proposal to shut down bars in the entertainment district, just two days after three people were shot following Saint Patrick’s Day Festivities in Five Points.
Extended Hour Permit Rules For Bars May Be Changing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City Council’s Public Safety Committee discussed safety in the Five Points area and proposed new rules for permits allowing bars to serve alcohol after 2 a.m. The Public Safety Committee said they did not want to punish all bars, especially if they have never had any problems before. However, committee members say something does need to change to…
CPD arrests mother and father in connection with child’s death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department’s Special Victims Unit arrested a mother and father accused of causing their child’s death. Kiera Dominique McClinton and Terance Taylor were both charged with homicide unlawful neglect of a child. McClinton was additionally charged with homicide by child abuse. The arrests come after an incident last month (2/21) after a CPD officer and…
Former Lexington Correctional Officer Charged with Misconduct in Office
A former Lexington County Corrections officer accused of violating department policy turns himself in after being charged with Misconduct in office.
SC Senators Discuss “Charleston Loophole” Gun Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group of senators wants more time to discuss a bill lengthening the amount of time authorities can take to finish a background check on someone trying to buy a gun in South Carolina. The Senate Judiciary Committee decided not to vote Tuesday on a bill dealing with the so-called “Charleston Loophole.” The bill would extend…
Richland County Deputies Looking for 3 Suspects in Armed Robbery
Richland County- Deputies are searching for three suspects caught on surveillance video in an armed robbery. On Sunday, March 11th investigators say the armed suspects went into a Windy Mountain LLC on Beltline Boulevard and stole cash. Officials say they drove off in a gray car that was captured on video. Authorities also say the robbers were wearing dark hoodies…
Shaw Air Force Base Official Puts Out Statement on Airman Shot in Five Points
Shaw Air Force Base says 1st Class EMS Airman Anfernee Kirkland was one of the three people shot in Five Points Sunday morning. According to the base, the 22 year old was released from the hospital and is recovering at home. Kirkland is an armament technician assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, officials say. In a Statement Lt Col….
