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Supporters of abortion rights, restrictions rally at State House

As the ad-hoc committee met inside the Blatt Building on State House grounds Tuesday, protests and rallies went on outside.

Pro-abortion rights groups and pro-life advocates gathered at the capitol to express their beliefs in earshot of the committee. Members of the pro-choice group WREN led protestors in chants as members of pro-life groups like “Liberty and Justice for All” expressed their opinions nearby.

Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill

Photo: Alex Tejada Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a bill for a judiciary committee. ABC Columbia’s Alex Tejada was at the Blatt Building on statehouse grounds to hear what those suggestions were. The…

Police: String of car thefts may be part of social media trend

Image: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say Hyundais and Kias have been part of a recent string of car thefts. Most recently police say they arrested a 15 year old with stealing a Kia from Creekside at Greenlawn Apartments on June 27th. The car was found the next day on Millwood Ave. Since June, police say they have investigated…

Two earthquakes in one day hit Midlands

Source: USGS Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The US Geological Survey announced two earthquakes in the Midlands on Tuesday. The agency says a magnitude 2.42 earthquake centered 3.2 miles northeast of Elgin happened at 12:06pm Tuesday. Official say a second quake happened around 12:12 4.3 miles southeast of Elgin, this one came it at 2.11 on the Richter scale. More than 60…