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SCDMV to close Blythewood location

The closure will take effect on July 3rd.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Department of Motor Vehicles say they are closing the customer service location in Blythewood. The closure will take effect on July 3rd. Officials say the reason for the closure is reduced parking availability due to the recent sale of several buildings on the Wilson Blvd. campus. Officials say SCDMV headquarters and the SC…

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson
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AG Wilson announces $7.4 billion settlement against Purdue Pharma

Wilson says a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached the settlement with the company for their role in creating and driving the opioid crisis.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Attorney General Alan Wilson announced a $7.4 billion settlement against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Wilson says a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached the settlement with the company for their role in creating and driving the opioid crisis. “South Carolina will stop at nothing to protect its citizens and deliver justice to those who have…

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Local News, News, Richland

Deputies arrest suspect in fraudulent purchases

Deputies say Reeves created multiple Facebook accounts using fake names to offer to buy UTVs and other vehicles in order to get the victims' bank information.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say Javon Reeves is accused of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Deputies say Reeves created multiple Facebook accounts using fake names to offer to buy UTVs and other vehicles in order to get the victims’ bank information. Investigators say Reeves would then take possession of the vehicles, however the alleged payments he sent …

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State health officials have tips to limit spread of mosquitos

Summer means mosquitos in South Carolina.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Summer means mosquitos in South Carolina. Officials with the State Department of Public Health say there are 61 different species of mosquitos in the Palmetto State. Often, mosquitoes are simply a nuisance, but some species can pose serious health risks to people and animals by spreading disease. The most common mosquito borne illnesses are west nile, eastern…