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Dozens Charged in Alleged SC Prison Meth Ring

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Nearly three dozen people across South Carolina have been indicted as part of a methamphetamine ring operating within the state’s prisons. Attorney General Alan Wilson said Tuesday that the state grand jury has handed down indictments against 34 people. The defendants include two inmates at maximum-security prisons in South Carolina. Wilson says inmates at prisons in…

Lexington Police Host Summer Safety Checks

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Summer means time to play and the Lexington Police Department wants to help make sure everyone is safe while outdoors. They’re in the middle of their Summer Safety Check program, which includes bike helmet checks, giveaways and car seat checks. The next child car seat check will be June 15 from 1pm-5pm at Menchie’s on Sunset Blvd….

Richland County Library Unveils New Branches and Renovations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Break out the summer reading list. The Richland County Library officially opened the doors to the brand new Ballentine Branch on Tuesday. It’s located off Dutch Fork Road, near the WalMart. The new branch features meeting spaces, a children’s area and a reading nook. On Thursday, June 22nd the newly renovated Blythewood Branch will hold a grand…

Midlands Residents Honor Victims of Pulse Nightclub Shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The a one year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting out of Orlando, is remembered here at the state house. “How could we not, from Orlando to Columbia we’re feeling this,” Kingdom Outreach, Tiffany Adams said. Adams and her soon to be wife co-pastor The Way church in Columbia. They have been together for almost two years and are…

Lexington Deputies Searching for Missing Woman

Lexington Co., (S.C.)– Deputies in Lexington County are asking for assistance locating a missing woman. Investigators say Alena Kennedy was last seen on April 18th near Platt Springs Road. If you recognize her or know where she is call the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department or Crimestoppers AT 1-888-CRIME-S-C. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News