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Deadline for SC Police to Submit Rules for Body Cameras

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The deadline for South Carolina police to submit rules for body cameras to the state’s Law Enforcement Training Council is here. The State newspaper in Columbia reports Monday is the deadline for the submission of the rules. Each agency’s policy must address issues such as who is required to wear a camera, when the camera should…

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Face-Off in Flint

FLINT, Mich. (AP) _ The tone is changing between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. At Sunday night’s debate in Flint, Michigan, the two tangled aggressively on issues like trade and Wall Street influence. But Clinton said that while she and Sanders have their differences on policy, “compare the substance of this debate with what you saw on…

Irmo Man Killed in Crash Early Sunday

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who died Sunday morning after being involved in a single-vehicle crash in the 1300 block of Steeple Ridge Road in Irmo. 24-year-old Deangelo Javion Vaquar Lewis, of Irmo, died Sunday morning, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree around 4 a.m.  The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the incident. Categories: Lexington, Local News

Columbia Man Killed in Collision Friday Night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the individual who died Friday evening, after being involved in a two-vehicle collision at around 3 p.m. in the 2400 block of Decker Boulevard in Columbia. 24-year-old Erik Landen Griffin, of Columbia, was transported from the scene by EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where he died while in surgery…

Gamecocks Down MSU, Win Second-Straight SEC Championship

By: USC SID

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (USC SID) — No. 3/2 South Carolina continued its defensive dominance and mixed in 55.6 percent shooting in the second half to claim its second-straight SEC Tournament championship with a 66-52 win over No. 16/16 Mississippi State. The momentum shifted in the second quarter, during with South Carolina used an 11-0 run over the final 4:43 to establish…

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

ABC NEWS — Nancy Davis Reagan, wife of the late President Ronald Reagan, died Sunday at her home in Los Angeles. She was 94. The former first lady will perhaps be best remembered for her loyalty to her husband. She became fiercely protective of him after a 1981 assassination attempt, and later stood by him as Alzheimer’s disease overtook him…

Congressman Wilson to host Veterans Fairs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Veterans on the hunt for a job can get some help in March at an annual Veterans Fair. Congressman Joe Wilson will host two Veterans Fairs in the Midlands and Aiken. Wilson says the goal is to bring potential employers and federal agencies in direct contact with veterans. Midlands Veterans Fair Tuesday, March 8, 2016 10AM – 2PM…

City of Columbia to host Wear Red Fashion Show

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to wear red for heart health. The City of Columbia is gearing up for its annual Go Red Fashion Show. The city is inviting everyone to recognize Heart Health Awareness. The City of Columbia’s Second Annual Go Red Columbia Fashion Show is set Friday, March 11, 2016. City officials say in a release ” Help…

Two Arrested for Cooking Methamphetamine in Elgin

Deputies arrested two people in Elgin early Saturday morning, after they say they caught them cooking methamphetamine

ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two people in Elgin early Saturday morning, after they say they caught them cooking methamphetamine. This happened in a house on Pine Knoll Court around 4:30 a.m., when authorities attempted to serve a search warrant. The residence was evacuated and Columbia Fire Department responded. 37-year-old Kenneth Linville Jr. and 32-year-old Courtney Thompkins…

Lexington Police Searching for Runaway Teen

Lexington Police Department detectives are searching for a runaway teen, last seen at her house Friday afternoon

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington Police Department detectives are searching for a runaway teen, last seen at her house Friday afternoon. Officials tell ABC Columbia 16-year-old Naijaya Dale-Hough, who goes by “Jayda”, is 5’3″ and weighs 135 pounds. She has brown hair with highlights and brown eyes. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Jayda, please contact Detective Grady Johnson of the Lexington…