Author: ABC Columbia Staff
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SC District 20 results: Dick Harpootlian wins special election democratic primary

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Unofficial results indicate that former State Democratic Party Chairman Dick Harpootlian will win the special election democratic primary for the state’s District 20 seat. Harpootlian gained more than 80% of vote. Dayna Alane Smith only pulled in 11% while Kyle Lacio garnered 8%. Tuesday (8/14) night, Harpootlian told a crowded room of people that there’s no…
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Police: Low country teacher arrested for having sex with students, searched online if it was legal

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BEAUFORT, SC (WOLO) – A teacher in the low country faces charges accused of sleeping with two of her students. Investigators say Brittany Whetzel, 28, is charged with two counts of felony sexual battery. According to an incident report, Whetzel told friends she could not wait for one of the boys to graduate so she could have beautiful babies with…
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Kershaw County murder investigation after teenagers find body behind abandoned building

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KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Two teenagers discovered a body behind an abandoned cinder block building in Kershaw County Friday (8/10). According to the Sheriff’s Office it’s being investigated as a murder. The Sheriff’s Office says someone killed Tykendrick Williamson, 30, and left his body behind the building on Bob Hugh Road in Jefferson. Deputies say Williamson was previously involved…
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Omarosa releases audio of phone call with President Trump

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – President Trump and the White House are facing off against former Senior Administration Aide Omarosa Manigault Newman. She’s now released audio she claims captures President Trump saying he didn’t know she was fired. President Trump attacked her on Twitter in response. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: National News, News, Politics
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Clear the Shelters August 18 at Columbia Animal Services

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Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to adopt a furry friend? Columbia Animal Services, and Lexington County Animal Services, are hosting a ‘Clear the Shelter’ adoption Special. Organizers say adoptions, for all animals, will be free at both Animal Services locations. WHO: Columbia Animal Services and Lexington County Animal Services (nationwide adoption event) WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2018- 9 a.m….

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