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Richland County Coroner seeking help identifying body found near Broad River

Jul 29, 2022 2:05 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying the remains of a white male found on July 27, 2022. According to the Coroner’s office, the male is believed to be in his 60’s. Officials say the body was found near a business at 1226 Briargate Circle, in the Broad River area near Interstate…

Joe Cunningham set to announce Lt. Governor selection Monday

Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham announcement

Jul 29, 2022 2:00 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

Joe CunninghamImage: Matt Perron/ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic Candidate for Governor Joe Cunningham is set to announce his pick for Lieutenant Governor. Cunningham’s campaign says they are hosting a kickoff event to announce his selection for Lieutenant Governor on Monday, August 1, at 5:30pm in Greenville. On Thursday, Republican Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette officially filed for re-election with Governor Henry…

SC Sales Tax Holiday- what you need to know

The 2022 Tax Free Weekend takes place Friday, August 5, through Sunday, August 7

Jul 29, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Get ready to save on back to school shopping. The Sales Tax Weekend is August 5, 2022- August 7, 2022. According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, items like school supplies, clothing and computers can be purchased tax free during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday. The 2022 Tax Free Weekend takes place Friday, August…

Food Truck Fridays underway in Columbia

The City is hosting Food Truck Fridays

Jul 29, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Get ready to grab a bite to eat. The City of Columbia is hosting Food Truck Fridays, July 29. You can visit the food trucks from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2300 Bull Street. According to officials, “Food Truck Fridays was started to showcase some of the great businesses and great food in our city. I’m…

Annual SC GOP Silver Elephant Gala set for Friday, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Speaker

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy will serve as the guest speaker

Jul 29, 2022 9:45 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The annual Silver Elephant Gala is set for Friday July 29. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy will serve as the guest speaker at the South Carolina Republican Party’s annual Silver Elephant Gala. The 55th annual GOP gathering is the longest running party event in the state. .@GOPLeader and future Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is…

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Chemical plant, DHEC release statements following spill

Jul 29, 2022 1:08 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Weylchem U.S. Inc. the chemical plant in Kershaw county along with Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released a statement in reference to the hazmat situation