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RCSD investigates nightclub shooting that injured five people

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies continue the investigation into a New Year’s day shooting that injured five people. According to authorities, it happened after 6am at the “Faces Lounge” on Decker Boulevard. Witnesses told deputies an argument escalated into a shooting. Investigators say three women and two men were taken to the hospital, but are expected to be okay. According to…
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Fatal Crestview Ave. Shooting Victim identified

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim in a shooting off Crestview Avenue, on Monday around 8:00 p.m.  According to Watts,  19 year old Jayquan R. Hughes, of Hunt Club Rd, was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where he died at 9:46 p.m.  According to Watts,…
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Deputies still investigating shooting, robbery of Two people in Blythewood

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Deputies in Richland County continue to investigate the shooting and robbery of two people in Blythewood. According to deputies,  it happend around 11:30pm Saturday, on Feather Run Court in Blythwood. Deputies say the victims told investigators that they were standing outside when two males exited a dark colored sedan and demanded their valuables. At that time, the two…
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Richland Co. arrest a man accused of exploitation of a minor

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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A Richland County man has been arrested on child pornography charges. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say 41-year-old David Vanalstyne is charged with four counts of exploitation of a minor. Investigators say with the help of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force  they were able to make the arrest. Authorities say Vanalstyne could…