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Sen. Harpootlian, others lead effort to restore Five Points area

On Monday, leaders met to discuss a new initiative that revitalizes Five Points, and makes it safer for both students and residents.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, leaders met to discuss a new initiative that revitalizes Five Points, and makes it safer for both students and residents. This movement is led by Democratic Sen. Dick Harpootlian of Richland County, who says ‘enough is enough.’ At a press conference, he was joined by neighborhood leaders to talk about what changes will be…

SC Highway Patrol investigating incident between RCSD patrol car and pedestrian

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – One person was sent to the hospital late Friday night after an incident between a Richland County Sheriff’s Department patrol car and a pedestrian. RCSD shared a news release Friday saying the S.C. Highway Patrol is investigating. The incident happened near the 8200 block of Two Notch Road around 10:30 p.m. RCSD says the pedestrian was…

Surveillance video shows $140k Best Buy cell phone heist

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Surveillance video was released Monday showing a weekend theft at a Best Buy where more than $100 thousand worth of cell phones were stolen. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around three in the morning Saturday. Four people stole more than 150 phones worth around $142,000 dollars from the business on Two Notch Road….