Author: Rob Dew
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Columbia Housing Authority updates Allen Benedict situation

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Officials investigate reports of gas near Allen Benedict Court apartments/Matt Perrom Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Wednesday the Columbia Housing Authority updated its response to the evacuation of Allen Benedict Court due to multiple gas leaks and after two people were found dead. In a news release, a spokesperson for the authority re-iterated that the displaced residents had temporary housing and were provided…
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AG, other law enforcement oppose medical marijuana in SC

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Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The state’s law enforcement leaders re-affirmed their opposition to medical marijuana at a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the Statehouse. State Attorney General Alan Wilson and several other police chiefs and sheriff’s announced today their plans to fight the bill known as the Compassionate Care Act. The Republican-backed measure would legalize marijuana for critically ill…
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Pig dropped off Lexington Animal Control

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Courtesy: LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies are hoping you recognize this missing porker. Investigators say someone left a pig in the parking lot of Lexington County Animal Services. If you recognize this swine call Sgt. Ben Treaster at 803-518- 7921. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News
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Bernie Sanders coming to Columbia

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Image courtesy ABC News Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– King Day at the Dome typically draws presidential candidates and this year is no exception. We already knew New Jersey Sen. Corey Booker would take place. Saturday a spokesperson for Bernie Sanders announced the senator from Vermont will attend Monday’s event. Sanders is also scheduled to visit Florence Monday evening and will return…
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Columbia Police investigating fatal shooting

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Photo Courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C., (WOLO)– Columbia police began Saturday investigating a fatal shooting. Investigators say they responded to North Pointe Estates on Ripplemeyer Ave. around 10am Saturday in response to a domestic related shooting. Police say the victim was shot in the upper body and was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Investigators say they are following…
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RCSD investigating armed robbery

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Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies say they responded to a report of an armed robbery on Zimalcrest Dr. Saturday afternoon . Deputies were at the Grove apartments investigating. No reports of any injuries or details surrounding the incident. ABC Columbia will provide more details when they become available. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Gov., Senate, House leaders call for education funding reform

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster is continuing to push for education funding reform during this legislative session. Thursday the governor, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas sent a letter to the director of the Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office. In the letter the leaders say,  “reforming the education funding formula is a necessary step to ensure…
News, State

February SNAP benefits will be distributed early

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Those receiving snap benefits will receive February assistance early because of the government shutdown. Tuesday the Department of Social Services announced those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP will receive their February benefits this Thursday Jan. 17th. A spokesperson for the department says the move will impact more than 230,000 South Carolina Households. Categories:…

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