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SC Inmate Dies; Spokeswoman Says Death Followed Prison Fight

ABC Columbia Staff

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP/WOLO) – An inmate is dead after a fight inside the Lee Correctional Institution Multiple media organizations report Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Sunday that 22-year-old inmate Christian D. Ray died after the incident at Lee Correctional Institution. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. South Carolina Corrections Department spokeswoman Sommer Sharpe said the inmate died from injuries suffered…

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Driver Dies After Crashing Into Tree in Lexington County

ABC Columbia Staff

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the person who died during a single-vehicle accident Saturday night. The crash happened on Willow Forks Road at 9:40pm. Troopers said a 2003 Chevrolet SUV was traveling north on Willow Forks road, ran off the right side of the road way, and struck a tree. Marty Shealy, Jr., 33, was…
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Raid on Sumter Home Leads to 5 Arrest, Drugs, Cash And Guns

ABC Columbia Staff

SUMTER, SC (July 15, 2017) – Five people were arrested after a raid by the Sumter Police Department Wednesday afternoon. Freddie McCullough, 64, is charged with attempted murder. Ruth Wells, 51, is charged with two counts of distribution of crack cocaine and two counts of distribution of crack cocaine within proximity of a school or park. Antonio Wilson, 28, is charged…
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Splash Pads in the City Help Beat the Heat

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are searching for a way to beat the heat this summer than you’re in luck. The City of Columbia splash pads are open across area parks. You can take time to cool off, without diving in to a pool. Here’s a list of operating hours from the City of Columbia: The following locations will operate…
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Solicitor: SC Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a Child

ABC Columbia Staff

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child. Solicitor Rick Hubbard says jurors deliberated less than an hour this week before finding Bryan Jeffrey Ellis guilty of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. A judge then sentenced Ellis, who will not be eligible for parole. Hubbard says…
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Gas Prices Spike at the Pump in Columbia

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, prices have jumped two cents in the last week. Right now in Columbia we are averaging around $1.81 a gallon. The National average is up 3 cents over the last week, drivers are paying around $2.25 a gallon.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gas…