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Deputies Encourage Citizens to Meet At Safety Zones For Internet Exchanges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Authorities are reminding people about their internet safety zones  after two men were arrested in connection with stealing phones from app users. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) says they have several internet safety exchange zones. The zones are monitored by surveillance cameras and deputies say they are safer than meeting people at other public buildings. “Please be…

City of Columbia Hosts Open Houses

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia City Council members got a chance to speak with residents this week at the June At-Large Open House. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall, Jr. met one on one with their constituents to talk about any concerns they may have in the City. In a separate open house,  Thursday the city is hosting a drop-in…

Body camera videos shows fatal police shooting

Dominique Heaggan-Brown, a former Milwaukee officer, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the shooting death of Sylville Smith. Police body camera footage of the 2016 incident was shown in court during Heaggan-Brown’s trial.