Author: Rob Dew
Local News, News, Richland

Deputies: Student charged with assault after punching teacher

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Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A 17 year old student is charged with assault after deputies say she punched a teacher. Investigators say it happened Wednesday at 12:30 after the teacher escorted the student in the hallway to have a conversation about her cursing in the classroom. Deputies say the punch caused redness and swelling to the teacher’s eye and jaw. The…
Entertainment News, News

Missing General Hospital? Here’s how you can see it!

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Wednesday’s new General Hospital episode will be made available on the ABC App, ABC.com, and Hulu without sign-in restrictions beginning at 8:00 PM ET Also, ABC Columbia will air each episode overnight at 3:00am during the duration of the impeachment trial. Categories: Entertainment News, News
Local News, News, Politics, Richland, State

Attorney General suing City of Columbia over gun ordinances

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a lawsuit in the state supreme court Wednesday asking the court to strike down ordinances adopted by the city in relation to guns. In a news release, Attorney General Wilson says, “These ordinances clearly violate the state law that prohibits local governments from passing any gun laws or ordinances that…
Fairfield, Kershaw, Local News, Newberry, News, Politics, State, Sumter

Former Gamecock running for Congress

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- A former Gamecock wide receiver is hoping to go from catching touchdown passes in Williams-Brice to passing legislation in Washington, D.C. Moe Brown announced Wednesday his intentions to run for South Carolina’s 5th congressional district.  The seat currently held by Republican Ralph Norman. Following his time at UofSC where he studied business, he began working for Gov….
Local News, News, State

SC Dept. of Revenue offers tips on Data Privacy Day

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday is Data Privacy Day. January 28th is observed every year to create awareness about the importance of respecting on-line privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. Tuesday the South Carolina Department of Revenue released some tips to keep your information safe on-line. They include managing privacy settings, thinking about what you share before posting on social media, and…
Local News, News, Sumter

Deputies: Sumter Co. woman found murdered in hotel

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Source: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter Co. deputies say a woman is dead after an incident of domestic violence inside a hotel. Investigators say Freddie Curtis, 44,  is charged with murder after Elizabeth Canty, 35,  was found dead inside a room at the Downtown Sumter Motor Inn around 1:20 Tuesday morning. Deputies say she had injuries to her upper body. Authorities…
Kershaw, Local News, News

Suspects arrested in Kershaw Co. murder

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Source:KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Kershaw Co. deputies arrested two teenagers in connection with a murder earlier this month. Investigators say Albertina Bennett, 18, and Cameron Hyatt, 17,  are charged with murder in the death of Thomas Keitt, 55,  of Elgin. On January 15th investigators say Keitt’s body was was found on Green Hill Rd. next to an abandoned car….
Entertainment News, Local News, News, Richland

Line-up announced for Five Points St. Patrick’s Day Festival

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– St. Patrick’s Day in Five Points is one of the Midlands’ biggest annual events and this year will be no exception. Thursday afternoon Five Points officials announced Band of Horses will headline this year’s festival on March 21st. Also new this year, the Five Points Association is teaming up with Love, Peace, and Hip Hop to make…
Local News, News, Orangeburg

Suspect accused of shooting at police facing federal charge

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Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–A man accused of shooting at police is now facing a federal firearms charge. Thursday the US Attorney’s Office announced Phillip King is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. Investigators say in September of 2018 King shot at police while he was being pursued in connection with a stolen car. He is…

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