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Registered Sex Offender Arrested, Accused of Exposing Himself

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man was arrested outside a Broad River Road Waffle House Sunday after deputies said he exposed himself in the parking lot. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged Robert Lucas, 56, with indecent exposure. Deputies said they found Lucas across the street from Waffle House panhandling for money, and learned he had exposed himself…

Richland County Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 33-year-old Richland County man has been arrested on ten charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph Hewitt Tuesday. Wilson said Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested Hewitt on August 24. Investigators with the A.G.’s…

U.S. Dept. of Labor Approves Grant for Hurricane Harvey Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – The U.S. Department of Labor has approved an initial $10 million grant to help with cleanup and recovery efforts in Texas. “The American workforce—along with our volunteers and first responders—is the greatest in the world,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. “Together, we will recover and rebuild Southeast Texas. The Department of Labor is here…

Butterflies to Fly over State House for Ovarian Cancer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Soon butterflies will fill the skies over the SC State House. The Butterfly Release is an annual event for the Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central South Carolina. The event will take place on September 21st, 2017. Nearly 55 butterflies will be released in memory of those affected by ovarian cancer. September is national ovarian cancer awareness month.  …

Columbia Police Investigate Moped Collision

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police need your help after they say a 70 year-old man was forced off the road and injured while driving his moped on harden street. Columbia Police released Surveillance video and a photo. They’re looking for a dark colored s-u-v seen trailing behind the moped. If you have any information call Crimestoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC Image provided…