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Lee Correctional employee accused of drug trafficking

Officials say she was found with 28 grams of meth, more than 8 ounces of marijuana at the time of her arrest

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A woman who worked at Lee Correctional has been fired and charged with drug trafficking. Phyllis Omeka Warren was a contracted medical employee at the prison when officials say she was caught with meth, marijuana and rolling papers in her work bag. Warren is facing multiple charges including trafficking, possession and bringing contraband into a prison….

Richland County council passes mandatory mask ordinance

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, NEWS RELEASE) – The Richland County Council adopted an emergency mask ordinance that goes into effect Monday and requires residents to wear face coverings while in public to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The vote came during a special called Thursday night meeting to discuss the emergency ordinance. The ordinance says anyone entering a commercial establishment…