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18-year-old suspect arrested after K-9 team locates him during Blythewood home search
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a law enforcement K-9 helped them locate a potentially dangerous suspect who was hiding inside a bedframe when they executed search and arrest warrants on Friday afternoon. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said its special response team went to the 100 block of...
SC authorities hunting for 2 AWOL felons who removed electronic monitoring devices
One of the men was on probation for a burglary conviction and the other, a convicted child sex offender, was enrolled in a supervised re-entry program following his release from prison for a “Jessie’s Law” violation.
Man pleads guilty to deadly 2023 Mother’s Day shooting of Columbia woman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being charged in connection with the shooting death of a Columbia woman on Mother’s Day. According to the Columbia Police Department 44-year-old Elijah Lindsay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter at his trial on Tuesday. In...
FBI warning upstate parents of rise in Sextortion cases involving teens
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The FBI in Columbia has a warning to upstate parents about a crime they call Sextortion. It’s when someone threatens to release your private information or content if you do not provide sexual images or money. The FBI held a presentation at Furman University Thursday hoping to bring awareness.
Structure fire damages St. Andrews area home
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The St. Andrews Fire Department says it responded early Thursday morning to a fire that damaged a home. Officials say fire crews were dispatched to the 700 block of Hughes Road around 3:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered a home...
Columbia-Richland Fire Department named Fire Safe SC Community fifth year in a row
2024 marks the fifth consecutive year the Columbia-Richland Fire Department has been recognized for its work preventing fires in our communities. The department has again been named a "Fire Safe SC Community" by Fire Safe South Carolina. The honor came in response to their efforts to promote fire safety and...
Local Living: Sumter Police’s back-to-school bash, Columbia Police’s back-to-school bash, “Ready Set Supply” drive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, the Sumter Police Department is hosting a back-to-school bash next week. The event will feature face painting, balloon artists, hot dogs, and more. It takes place on Tuesday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Birnie...
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