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Georgia woman accused of affair, smuggling plot at South Carolina prison

JASPER COUNTY, S.C. — A Georgia woman working as a nursing assistant at a South Carolina prison has been arrested after allegations she had a relationship with an inmate and conspired to bring in drugs. The South Carolina Department of Corrections said 25-year-old Fallon Ahmadreea Mixson of Norcross, Georgia,...
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Richland County man sentenced after 110 mph chase ends with crash into deer

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — A Richland County man has been sentenced after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended when his car struck a deer. According to the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Eric Wright pled guilty to failure to stop for a blue light and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
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Car Pulled from Wateree River Connected to 2022 Deadly Shooting in Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA – Years after the killing of a well-known Eastover man, deputies say they’ve located his missing vehicle in the Wateree River, tying it back to the deadly 2022 shooting. Chevy Impala Recovered. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a Chevrolet Impala was pulled...
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Scammers Using Couriers to Pick Up Gold Bars and Cash

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning about imposter scams where criminals are tricking people into buying gold bars or withdrawing cash from their banking accounts and giving it over to a courier. In some cases, the scammer pretends to be a government official, a bank employee...
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Update: SC Trooper continues to recover after being struck by car while on duty,...

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A South Carolina Highway Patrol officer continues to recover after being struck by a car in the line of duty. Richland County Deputies say a suspect is in custody after the state trooper was hit by a car Tuesday. Investigators say Jerrod Ricks was arrested and charged...
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CHECK THIS OUT: Kiosk offers 24/7 pizza in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A food option in Columbia is offering a unique way to grab a slice any time of day. A PizzaForno machine recently opened on 3400 Devine St., located in the parking lot of an Exxon gas station. The machine serves six different pizza options, including a...
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Coroner’s office IDs human remains found outside Columbia as missing woman

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Human remains discovered outside Columbia on Thursday have been identified as a missing woman. The Richland County Coroner’s Office confirmed to WIS that the remains of 56-year-old Angela Fuller were found in the area of Shakespeare Road in Dentsville. Fuller was reported missing by a...
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McMaster signs executive order to change remote work policy for SC state employees

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has signed an executive order that would change remote work policies for state employees. The governor’s office said the order filed Thursday directs the South Carolina Division of State Human Resources “to implement updated and revised telecommuting and...
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Police: Teens charged, victim shot multiple times outside Forest Acres apartment

FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WIS) - Two teenagers are facing charges after a Thursday night shooting in Forest Acres. The Forest Acres Police Department said Jaylon Holmes and Wendell Holmes, both 17, will be charged as adults for attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after an incident at The...
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Police searching for wanted shooting suspect in South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA — The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Wednesday at Independence Mobile Home Park. Deputies were dispatched to the park, located at 60 Shanklin Road in Burton, after receiving reports of gunfire on Sept. 10. When they arrived, they...

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