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West Columbia Man Sentenced to 24 years for Shooting Roommate

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Prosecutors say a 24-year-old man will spend the next half of his life in prison for shooting and killing his roommate through a closed door after being punched in the mouth. Solicitor S.R. Hubbard III said in a news release that Jeremy Head pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the October 2015 killing and was sentenced…

S.C. DMV Executive Director Breaks Down What Real ID Law Means for You

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO)- Most people know that a road funding bill passed this legislative session but you may not have heard about another bill that could have you wanting to get a new drivers license. The South Carolina General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a Real ID bill this year, a measure meant to standardize government identification in the wake of 9/11….

Richland Library Hosting Free Women’s Health Week Events

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library is hosting a week full of events in honor of National Women’s Health Week, Sunday through Friday. Self-Defense Class 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Monday, May 15 Richland Library Southeast This is a crime-prevention program with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department that utilizes techniques, specifically designed for women, to reduce the likelihood of victimization….