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Fairfield, Local News, News

Deputies: Man arrested, accused of stealing $50K in equipment

Investigators say the theft took place on April 15th when several high value items were stolen.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Fairfield Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Fairfield Co. deputies say Christopher Andrews is accused of stealing more than $50,000 in equipment from a property on US Highway 21 N. near Ridgeway. Investigators say the theft took place on April 15th when several high value items were stolen. Deputies say anyone who has purchased equipment from Andrews should contact the Fairfield Co. Sheriff’s…

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Local News, News, Richland

Deputies: Four arrested in Columbia Mall robbery

Deputies say the victim was with his 3-week old baby when he was robbed at gunpoint
ABC Columbia Staff,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies say four suspects are in custody in connection with a robbery at Columbia Mall on May 12th. Investigators say they responded to the mall in reference to a an armed robbery. Deputies say the victim was with his 3-week old baby when he was robbed at gunpoint by Joey Davis, Thomas Lawrence, J’Lon…

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Local News, News, Sumter

Sumter woman accused of sexual exploitation of a minor

Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say on April 17th a concerned parent reported their child had received inappropriate communications from Nicole Crumb.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A Sumter woman is facing a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office say on April 17th a concerned parent reported their child had received inappropriate communications from Nicole Crumb. Investigators say crumb was charged with sexual exploitation as well as contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A Sumter…

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Local News, Newberry, News

Deputies: Two arrested, one sought following chase in stolen car

Investigators say on May 16th they were notified of a stolen Range Rover from Greenville being in Newberry County.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Newberry Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Newberry County say two men are in custody and they are searching for a third following a chase last month. Investigators say on May 16th they were notified of a stolen Range Rover from Greenville being in Newberry County. Deputies say the car was spotted on Whitner Road near US Highway 76 prompting a chase….

Jermaine Johnson
Local News, News, Politics, Richland, State

Midlands lawmaker considering run for governor

Representative Jermaine Johnson of Kershaw and Richland Counties announced Sunday on social media that an exploratory committee has been put together as he considers a run for governor.
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A local Democratic legislator is throwing his hat in the ring for the governor’s race. Representative Jermaine Johnson of Kershaw and Richland Counties announced Sunday on social media that an exploratory committee has been put together as he considers a run for governor. In the video, he promises to bring bold, inclusive leadership to South Carolina and change…