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Man Charged, Accused of Trying to Smuggle Drugs into SC Prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina prison authorities have arrested a man they say was trying to smuggle drugs into a state prison. The Department of Corrections says Kadeem Laron Cobb was arrested Saturday and charged with trespassing on prison property, intent to distribute drugs and trying to bring contraband into a prison. Officials say Cobb had more than 40…

Children Find Skeletal Remains In Sumter Woods

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Children playing in a wooded area off of Gaines Road found skeletal remains around 6:30 Sunday. They immediately told their parents about their discovery.  The Sumpter Police and Sumter County Coroner’s Office are investigating the wooded area. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office is working to determine an identity. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday. ABC Columbia will…

Pump Track Proposed at Owens Field Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Pump Track has been proposed at Owens Field Park. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is asking for public input. The Parks and Rec Department will host a public meeting on a proposed pump track at Owens Field Park. City officials say a pump track is a type of off-road continuous circuit for cycle sport and consists…

Richland County Residents can Access Tax Information Online

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Residents in Richland County don’t have to travel to the Administration Building for copies of their tax bills and other information. According to Richland County officials, Real estate, vehicle, business and personal property tax information is available online. Residents can access their tax information by visiting rcgov.us, clicking “Online Payments” at the top of the gray menu box, clicking the…

City of Columbia to Take Part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will take part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a series of events. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events.  According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…