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Update: Missing teen found safe

Rob Dew,

Photo courtesy: RCSD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Per the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept., “The 15-year-old missing teen has been located safe. Sheriff Lott expresses his thanks to all the citizens who called in with tips that led to Columbia Police Department locating Kayla. She was found safe on Assembly St and is currently being reunited with family.” Categories: Local News, News,…
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CPD updates investigation into Gervais St. shooting

Rob Dew,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–New details were announced Monday in a weekend shooting that resulted in one death and two injuries. Investigators say it happened just after 12:30am at Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge at an event hosted by the Metro’s Most Wanted Motorcycle Club. Police say more than 400 people were attending the motorcycle club’s 10th anniversary. The three shooting…
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Tips to protect your information from identity thieves this tax season

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year again, Tax time. It’s also time for thieves to try and take advantage of you and your personal information.  The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is sharing  tips to help consumers protect their refund and personal information this tax season: File early. File as early as possible. Identity thieves use consumer information…

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Presidents Day closings in the Midlands

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COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Monday is Presidents Day! Presidents day is often observed on the third Monday of February and also the birthday of former president George Washington. While many people will be home from work and school, several businesses will not be operating on their regular schedules today. Here is a list of the following closures: Federal offices State offices…
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Crews respond to structure fire on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington

Alexis Frazier,

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Multiple emergency crews are responding to an abandoned structure fire in Lexington. Officials say the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard have been shut down as a result. 4900 Sunset Blvd block shut down due to abandoned structure fire. No injuries reported. Multiple crews responding. Hose lines across roadway. Seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/DFfWgghYXS — @CountyofLexington (@CountyLex) February 18, 2019 No…

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Bill would reform electric co-ops after spending scandal

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A new bill at the Statehouse would allow a state watchdog agency to review South Carolina’s electric cooperatives for the first time. The bill would allow the Office of Regulatory Staff to audit a co-op and let them know if they were spending their money properly and following state law. Regulators couldn’t change rates. Democratic state…