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RCSD investigating armed robbery of Metro PCS on West Beltline

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – RCSD deputies are searching for an armed robbery suspect Tuesday (12/18) night. It happened around 8:45 p.m. at the Metro PCS on West Beltline Blvd. The Richland County Sheriff’s Office says someone walked into the business and demanded money while holding a firearm, then left. No one was hurt. Check back for further updates. Categories: Local…

4 arrested for attempted murder in Lexington County drug deal shooting, say Deputies

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Four people have been arrested in a drug deal shooting case that happened in Lexington County in November, say Deputies. Tyler Bradley (LCSD) Alexandra Kokolis (LCSD) The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of the group of suspects on Tuesday (12/11). They’re accused of shooting at four other people inside a vehicle during a drug…

Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff’s Office transport van drowned in floodwaters during Hurricane Florence after deputies went around a road block. Diana Green, the mother of one of the victims, spoke at Monday’s hearing saying “there has to be another way.”…

RCSD: 13-year-old used stolen gun to shoot at classmate before getting on the bus to school

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A 13-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a classmate off school campus. The unidentified juvenile faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, unlawful possession of a firearm by a person under 18, first-degree burglary and petty larceny. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, the charges are connected…