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Richland County asks residents to help them stop illegal dumping

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: Richland Co. SC Gov) RICLAND CO., SC (WOLO) — Official in Richland County say ilegal dumping along, roadsides and private property are becoming an increasing eyesore. That’s not all. County officials say the piles of trash that are thrown there and left to fester also poses a risk to health and safety. County officials are urging residents to…
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Sen. Harpootlian, others lead effort to restore Five Points area

On Monday, leaders met to discuss a new initiative that revitalizes Five Points, and makes it safer for both students and residents.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, leaders met to discuss a new initiative that revitalizes Five Points, and makes it safer for both students and residents. This movement is led by Democratic Sen. Dick Harpootlian of Richland County, who says ‘enough is enough.’ At a press conference, he was joined by neighborhood leaders to talk about what changes will be…
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Deputy demoted after evidence thrown away in drug case

Associated Press,

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a South Carolina sheriff’s deputy who threw away a wallet that was evidence in drug case has been demoted and suspended for eight hours. The Greenville News reports the drug case was also dismissed after Wes Arflin, who was then a master deputy in Greenville County, was captured on surveillance video. The sheriff’s office…
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Group of SC senators returns to discuss education bill

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina state senators are returning to Columbia to discuss their version of a bill to overhaul the state’s education system. An education subcommittee meets at 10 a.m. Monday to discuss the massive bill. They met a dozen times during this year’s legislative session to discuss the bill. The group’s agenda said senators will talk about what…
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Columbia man and woman found shot to death ruled murder-suicide

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner office has ruled the deaths of a man and woman found outside an apartment complex as a murder-suicide. Brittany T. Johnson,25, died at the scene from being shot, according to coroner Gary Watts. An autopsy indicated that Johnson died from gunshot wounds to the head and upper body. Caven L. Wilson,31, also died at…