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Local News, News, Politics, Richland, State

Richland Councilwoman indicted on ‘public corruption’ charges faces judge Friday

Dalhi Myers faces a judge Friday for allegedly using tax payer money for personal trips, shopping spree
ABC Columbia Staff, Tim Scott,

Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — Outgoing Richland County Councilwoman Dalhi Myers has been indicted by a state Grand Jury on public corruption charges. The state’s case against Myers includes allegations that she used thousands of taxpayer dollars for personal expenses. Myers faced a judge Friday morning. The state has brought forward 24 charges against Dalhi Myers, including Embezzlement, Use of…

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Columbia police arrest suspect again accused of robbing multiple people in parking garage

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police arrested a man accused of robbing multiple people on different occasions in a parking garage. Vintrell Thomas, 22 (CPD) Vintrell Thomas, 22, faces charges of strong armed robbery and first degree assault and battery. Both incidents happened about a month apart in a parking garage at 1415 Sumter Street. On December 6, police say…

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New low cost carrier begins service out of CAE

Silver Airways begins flights out of CAE for as low as $49 dollars one way
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Silverlight Airlines Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Silver Airways has announced they will begin service out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport, (CAE) today Thursday, December 17, 2020. The low-cost carrier, will be the fourth partnership at CAE, offering fares as low as $49 dollars one way.  For the launch of the new service, Silver Airways will fly to Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and…
Local News, News, Politics, State

S.C. Congressman Joe Wilson tests positive for COVID-19

The Congressman will quarentine through the Christmas holiday
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday the state congressman announced that after being tested for coronavirus his test results reveals he has contracted the virus. Wilson issued a brief statement reminding people of the importance to do everything they can to avoid spreading the virus saying, “Earlier this evening I learned that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I will be…

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Local News, News, Sumter

Hubert Osteen dead at 84

Osteen was the former publisher of the Sumter Item
ABC Columbia Staff,

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — A longtime member of the Midlands Journalism community has passed away. Former publisher of the ‘Sumter Item’, Hubert Osteen Junior died at home Sunday at the age of 84. Osteen started at the newspaper at just 13 and rose through the ranks to become its publisher. Friends say Osteen fought for the public’s right to know….
Local News, News, Politics, State

SC Director of Health Human Services resigns

Governor McMaster plans to work along state healthcare leaders, members of General Assembly to find a replacement
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — After three years as the Director for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Joshua Baker is stepping down. He was appointed to the position by Governor McMaster in 2017 and says his resignation will be effective January 11, 2021. Governor McMaster release a statement about Baker having served the state over the past…

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Authorities looking for suspect after SC biker killed in road rage accident

ABC Columbia Staff,

The vehicle is identified as a late-2000s (2006-2010) Ford Explorer pulling a small utility trailer. (Anderson County Sheriff’s Office) ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a man on a motorcycle in Anderson was run off a road and killed by a SUV after arguing with the driver. Investigators said 53-year-old Timothy Cathey’s motorcycle hit a telephone pole in Anderson after…

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