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Former Spring Valley High School Student Sues RCSD, Richland County School District 2

  One of the students that was arrested for speaking up against the Richland County Deputy Ben fields is suing both the sheriff’s department and the school district after the viral video from Oct. 26, 2015. Now, the 19-year-old says one of best years of her life became memorable for all the wrong reasons.   “It was unbelievable. That was unbelievable….

RCSD Searching for Attempted Capital Murder Suspect

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. Deputies say they are searching for a suspect in an attempted capital murder out of Texas. Investigators believe the suspect is in the Garners Ferry Pineview Road area. He is described as a black male, roughly 6′ ft. 170 lbs. wearing a white shirt, black cargo pants, and one shoe. If you think you…

Powerball Jackpot Balloons to $700 Million

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $700 million. That’s the second largest jackpot in the game’s history. The jackpot was $541.9 million until Saturday’s drawing failed to produce a winner. The cash pay-out would be some $443.3 million. But don’t write that resignation letter just yet, the odds of winning the top prize are…

ABC Columbia, Other Businesses Vandalized

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News was one of several businesses hit by vandals Tuesday night. Columbia police say the suspects broke windows at the ABC Columbia Studio, the IT-Ology building, and the Capitol City Center. No one was injured. If you have any information on these incidents call the Columbia Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News,…

Suspects Wanted for Using Counterfeit Money

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Police say some folks are passing around funny money in that community. Investigators say in close to two dozen incidents suspects used counterfeit $50 and $100 bills to get change at several area businesses. If you recognize any of these people call the Lexington Police Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News

Lawsuit Filed following Spring Valley Classroom Incident

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The student arrested for recording an incident in a Spring Valley High School Classroom is suing Richland School District 2. Niya Kenny’s Attorney Bakari Sellers of the Strom Law Firm says his client is suing the district for False Imprisonment, Negligence, and Defamation. ABC Columbia has reached out to the school district but has yet to receive a…