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Suspects Charged in String of Armed Robberies

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies say five men are in custody in connection with a string of armed robberies and kidnappings. Investigators say between March 11th and March 13th Javari Ward, Javon Sims, Izah Holmes, Tavis Bethel, and Alan Wright robbed convenience stores on Clemson Rd., two locations on Two Notch Rd., and Longtown Rd. Deputies say in…
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SC Governor Debates Planned Ahead of June 12 Primaries

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The candidates vying to become South Carolina’s next governor are set to faceoff in two sets of debates planned before the state’s primary elections. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports Wednesday it’s teaming up with South Carolina ETV for Republican debates May 23 at Clemson University and June 5 at the University of South Carolina….
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Police: Man Arrested in Hit and Run in Greenville

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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…

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Columbia Police Department to Take Part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week

Crysty Vaughan,

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…