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$1.6M ruling goes against Richland County sheriff

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) โ€” A Lexington County jury has awarded a woman $1.6 million after she sued Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott over her investigation and arrest in an estate dispute three years ago.

Police Chase Ends In Crash

Richland County, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Deputies say a suspect crashed into a tree in an attempt to evade capture.

Richland County Deputy Facing Charges

Richland County, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County deputy is facing charges tonight... stemming from an accident that happened this past Friday. A spokesperson for the highway patrol says Corporal Ken Proffitt ran a red light in his patrol car and caused a wreck that injured a woman.

Citations Issued For Allegedly Serving Alcohol To Minors

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Several North Columbia convenience stores have been cited for allegedly providing alcohol to minors. Columbia police along with S.L.E.D. conducted undercover operations over the weekend at half a dozen stores along North Main Street, Monticello, Farrow and Fairfield Roads.

SC will keep fighting for gay marriage ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€” South Carolina will continue to defend itself against a lawsuit over its ban on gay marriage despite a decision by a federal appeals court with jurisdiction over the state that a similar gay marriage ban in Virginia is unconstitutional.

SC State President optimistic after turbulence

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) โ€” Thomas Elzey knew he was facing a challenge when he became president of South Carolina State University a year ago. He didn't realize how big a challenge.

Fire Hits wood shop in W. Columbia

A fire in the 700 block of Meeting St. in West Columbia has closed traffic and sent large clouds of smoke in the area near downtown Columbia. Details emerging...

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