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RCSD: Suspect Stealing from Area Colleges

Columbia, S.C (WOLO) — Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Forest Acres Police Department say a woman is approaching area colleges under the guise of applying for classes, and is instead stealing items from people inside. According to authorities, on December 7th the suspect took items from the campuses of South University, Webster University, and Midlands Tech….

Two SC Police Officers Cleared in Fatal November Shooting

A South Carolina police department says two of its officers have been cleared in the fatal shooting of a motorist in November

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina police department says two of its officers have been cleared in the fatal shooting of a motorist in November. Officials in Cayce say an internal investigation found no policy or procedure violations involving Officer Rhett Kelly or Sgt. Frank Ballentine in the death of 21-year-old Demetrius Bryant. Police say prosecutors found no basis…

Haley Not Ready to Endorse Any GOP Candidate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As the South Carolina Republican primary draws near, Governor Nikki Haley told ABC Columbia that she is not ready to endorse any of the candidates. On Tuesday at a meeting to discuss the expansion of a program to help poor expectant mothers at the State House Haley said she is still making up her mind. Stay…

SC Senate Roads Debate to Begin in Earnest Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina senators say their extensive debate on road funding will start Wednesday. Senators were warned last week that would spend days on a roads bill. But they met for just over an hour Tuesday before adjourning. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman instead said senators would meet two hours earlier Wednesday and may debate well…

Drug Investigation Leaves One Man Behind Bars

Raymond Quadir Eugene Jones, Jr. KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –Deputies say Possession of drugs and a gun landed a Camden man with a lengthy criminal history back behind bars on Friday. During a traffic stop on Feb 12., Kershaw County Sheriff’s Deputies say they found about 15 pounds of marijuana, 17 grams of crack cocaine and 12 grams of powdered cocaine inside…

Suspect Arrested at School on Possession of a Weapon Charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a suspect at Keenan High School on charges including possession of a weapon. Richland County Lt. Curtis Wilson tells local media that 18-year-old Delijah Robinson was charged Monday with unlawful use of a telephone, weapon on school grounds and unlawful possession of a weapon. Wilson says Robinson is not…

Tickets Now Available for St. Pat’s in Five Points

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Tickets are now available for the 34th annual St. Pat’s Festival in Five Points.  Tickets cost $15.00, and can be purchased online or in a few area businesses.  Those include: CJ’s, Group Therapy, Good for the Sole Shoes, MadVapes, Green’s Beverages and Yesterday’s. Also, the festival is still accepting applications for local band’s looking for a chance to play on…

WATCH: Rubio Brings S.C. Lawmakers on Campaign Trail to Garner Votes

GILBERT, S.C. (WOLO) – After making a come-back on the debate stage, Marco Rubio is criss-crossing South Carolina highways this week, reaching out for the votes of Christian Conservatives. The candidate was in Gilbert Monday night at Harmon’s Tree Farm. Hundreds came out to see the candidate speak. Rubio was flanked by two major South Carolina supporters, Representative Trey Gowdy,…

Reward Offered Following Columbia Murder

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Five months after the murder of a Columbia man… the victim’s daughters are increasing the reward money in the case. Columbia police say Charles Kusko Jr. was found shot and killed at his home on Budon Ct. in Columbia on September 8th. A reward in the case has been increased to $5,000. His daughters have dedicated a Facebook…