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RCSD Shuts Down Club

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says his department shut down what he calls, an illegal sexually oriented business. A magistrate judge upheld the sheriff’s request to deny ‘Thee Whiskey Tavern’ on Zimalcrest Drive a new business license. Sheriff Lott says his deputies responded to the club 90 times over three years to calls raging from aggravated assault…

Police: Columbia Jeweler Purchased Stolen Items

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– All that glitters is not gold. Columbia Police say Gregory Gibson, owner of Gibson Jewelry on Rosewood Drive is charged with purchasing precious metals without a license. Investigators say Gibson purchased close to $150,000 worth of gold, diamonds, and other jewels from William Young. Turns out police say Young stole the jewelry from homes in the Lake…

Report: SC 9th Fattest State in the Country

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The holidays are coming and for a lot of us that means food. Lots and Lots of food. But don’t gobble up too much of that turkey. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina is the 9th fattest state in the country. That ranking is based on things like the percentage of obese adults, residents with high cholesterol, and…

Charleston Church “Reliving Night of Tragedy” after TX Shooting

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – For one South Carolina church family, Sunday’s (11/5) shooting in Texas hits close to home. Members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston are sending their thoughts and prayers to those affected in Sutherland Springs. Pastor Eric Manning says Sunday’s shooting brought back painful memories for his congregation. In June of 2015, Dylann Roof killed nine…