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19-year-old dies in single-vehicle crash

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the driver who died in a single-vehicle collision at 3:30 this morning (4/6). 19-year-old Robert D. Edelmayer was the driver of a vehicle that left the roadway and struck a tree.  Mr. Edelmayer was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS and taken to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital…
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Saluda Co. Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty

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Saluda Co., S.C. (WOLO)– The Saluda County Sheriff’s Office says it has lost one of its own. According to Sheriff John Perry, Corporal Dale Hallman was part of the bloodhound team responding in pursuit of a suspect Thursday night who was armed and in custody of a child. Sheriff Perry says Corporal Hallman was killed in a single-vehicle collision while…

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Blythewood woman pleads guilty to embezzlement of government funds

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Teresa Yarborough-Walker pled guilty to theft of government funds.  Evidence presented at the hearing established that Walker was the human resources supervisor for Genesis Health Care, Inc.  Genesis is a non-profit health care center that offers medical services to poor, rural communities.  Genesis was funded by the Health Resources…
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Three Teens Dead, Three In Hospital After High Speed Chase

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IRMO, SC (WOLO)–   The accident happened around 9:40 Thursday night. Irmo police say the stolen 2008 Pontiac G6 was going 55 miles per hour in a 35 zone, and then lost control. Reshad Davis (15) died on the scene. Travis Green Jr. (15), and Travion Green (13) were transported to a local hospital but both succumbed to their injuries. “And then…