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Former Jail Guard in South Carolina Arrested

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A former jail guard in South Carolina has been arrested and charged with misconduct in office. Darlington County Sheriff’s Lt. Robby Kilgo said in a news release Monday that Ashley Kameil Sims is accused of illegally using an electronic benefits card that belonged to a jail inmate. Sims is being held in the Darlington County jail…

Richland Searches for Burglary Suspects

Richland Co., SC ( WOLO) —- The Richalnd County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you recognize these three men they are searching for. Deputies say the trio kicked in the back door of a home and once inside stole several items from the residence. If you recognize these men you’re asked to call Crimestoppers at 1888-CRIME- SC. Categories: Local News, News,…

SC ranks 9th from the bottom for millennials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Experts say millennials make up the largest generation in the US but earn 20 percent less than the baby boomers did at the same age. Millennials in the Palmetto State aren’t fairing any better according to a recent ranking. Wallethub.com says South Carolina is the ninth worst state for millennials. The research found the state had…

Selling Energy Drinks To Minors Under 18 Might Become Illegal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  House Representatives are taking on energy drinks after a 16-year-old Midlands boy died because of too much caffeine. Representative Leon Howard said it is time to treat energy drinks like cigarettes or alcohol and regulate the age you have to be to purchase them. Davis Cripe died almost a year ago after consuming a variety of caffeinated drinks, including energy…

Lexington man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking meth

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Robert Tyler Geiger, 30, was sentenced today to 15 years for Trafficking Methamphetamine.   Geiger pled guilty instead of going forward with his trial. Evidence in the case established that shortly after midnight on August 20th, 2017, Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol were conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Highway 6. Geiger was found to be in possession…