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WATCH: Deputy Fired, Arrested for Stealing Tape

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape.
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape. “When he took that piece of tape, he crossed the line,” Sheriff Lott said. “He tarnished the badge we wear.” Sheriff Lott said Deputy Kaleb Broome and another deputy were responding to a domestic violence…

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Watch: Businesses Urge Senate to Pass Roads Bill

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Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Inside the Senate chamber, lawmakers continued to delay a vote on a bill to fix the state’s crumbling roads while on the first floor of the state house, several business organizations called on the Senate to take action. “You don’t need a sign to tell you are in South Carolina, the minute your tires hit…
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Pack of Dogs Kills Dozens of Goats in Sumter County

DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks.
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DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks. The Sumter Item reports that Harold Johnson of Dalzell says the dogs struck early Monday, killing 11 goats. He was able to capture part of the attack on a…
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Police: Inmate Served with Murder Warrant in 2013 Case

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Charles Byrd, Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said that a man currently in jail awaiting the disposition of a 2014 homicide case is now facing an additional murder charge. 22-year-old Charles Byrd, Jr. was served with a murder arrest warrant at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Tuesday afternoon, officials say. The warrant stems from an investigation…

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State House’s Longest-Serving Member Announces Retirement

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state’s longest-serving representative is retiring after 32 years in the South Carolina House. Rep. Grady Brown of Bishopville announced Tuesday he will not seek another term. The 71-year-old Democrat has served in the House since 1985. The barber and businessman previously served on Lee County Council from 1973 through 1980. His district spans parts of…
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Watch: Incident Report Says Councilman Displayed Multiple Indicators of Impairment

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to the incident report released Tuesday in the Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington felony DUI case, that sent three men to a nearby hospital, the arresting officer said he could smell “the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.” The accident occurred Saturday, night at the intersection of Bluff Road near Martin Luther King Boulevard in…
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Neeses Man Arrested After Car, Motel Room Search Yields Drugs

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Stanley Lubkin/OCSO NEESES, S.C. (WOLO) — A Neeses man has been arrested after Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies responded to complaints of drug-related activity. Authorities say 28-year-old Stanley Lubkin was charged with possession of methamphetamine, second-offense, fourth-offense driving under suspension, and simple possession of marijuana. OCSO narcotics investigators responded to citizen complaints that drug activity had been taking place in the…
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Man Accused of Killing Acquaintance

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Jose Reyes RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A man wanted in connection with a fatal armed robbery attempt is behind bars. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said  17-year-old Jose Reyes was taken in to custody just after 7 a.m. pm on Tues. March 1 at his residence, he is charged with murder. On February 29 at 8:30 pm in the 400 block…
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Man Found Shot to Death in Car in Richland County

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) —  Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a car in Richland County. Sgt. Brittany Scott told local media that deputies were called to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m. Monday. Scott said deputies found a wrecked car. Scott said deputies found a man in the car who had been…
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Watch: Columbia Police Make Arrests in Car Thefts

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Columbia, S.C., (WOLO)  — Columbia Police have arrested four men accused in a series of car thefts throughout the Capital City. Authorities believe the men are connected to a string of car thefts in the area. Police remind drivers not to leave their cars idling and unoccupied during the winter months. If you have any additional information concerning these or other…