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Man arrested after deputies find nearly 8k worth of drugs, handgun

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s office has arrested 42 year old Londell Sackel and charged him with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, and Intent to Distribute various drugs including hydrocodone, marijuana, and cocaine, molly, or ecstasy. Authorities say they were able to obtain a search warrant for Sackels’ home after getting  information…

President Trump introduces Middle East ‘Peace plan’

(CNN) —In the midst of the impeachment trial, president Trump unveiled his administration’s proposal to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the white house Tuesday. The plan calls for the creation of a new state for the Palestinians ending questions about president Trump’s support for the two-state solution. President Trump says the plan would double Palestinian territory, including a capital in…

Safety improvements proposed along Two Notch Road

  Image: SCDOT  RichlandCo.,SC (WOLO) — Tonight officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) held a community meeting to discuss a proposed safety improvement project along Two Notch Road that would begin at Trenholm Road to ending at Valhalla Drive in Richland County.   Officials backing the proposed plan say between 2010 and 2014, there were 1,608 crashes…

Texas principal who teaches kindness, opens heart to donate kidney to students father

(ABC News) —A principal in Texas proved that age, gender and race are no obstacles when it comes to fulfilling a life-saving good deed. Sarah Schecter, head of lower school at The Oakridge School in Arlington, donated her kidney to Nate Jones, a parent whose three children attend the school and who was in dire need of a transplant, according…

Tax filing season is officially underway

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — For those who enjoy getting a jump on things, Monday January  27th was the first day the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started accepting individual income tax returns. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has released some tips to help make filing your returns go smoothly. SCDOR says you should file online for a faster and more…

SC Caucus of Black School Board address needs of teachers

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Caucus of Black School Board members gathered to address the needs of South Carolina teachers. While the ‘S.C. Career Opportunity’ and ‘Access for all Act’ doesn’t address all the needs for teachers in the state, the board members believe this will be a start to reforming the states education system. The legislation would…

Township clear bag policy reminder ahead of Dave Chappelle comedy show

Dave Chappelle/@TownshipSC Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Comedian Dave Chappelle returns to the Capital City tonight for a one night stand up comedy show at the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC ). Before you head to the show, officials with the Township Auditorium are sending a reminder to those planning to attend that a clear bag policy will be…