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Sumter man accused of slitting his daughter’s throat

Authorities say the man attempted to kill the teenager at the time of the attack, causing charges to be upgraded
ABC Columbia Staff,

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — Police in Sumter say a man is wanted for slashing his 15 year old daughter’s throat. Investigators say Jeremiah Owings was arrested Sunday night following the incident and initially charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. He was arrested and released on bond. Police say further investigation revealed Owings intended to kill the teen at the…

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Unemployment claims continue to climb in South Carolina

DEW reporting 1 thousand more claims than last week
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— More South Carolinians are continuing to claim unemployment tonight. On the job front,  The Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reporting more than 17-hundred resident filed for first-time unemployment insurance last week. That’s nearly 1-thousand more claims than reported the week before, when the department recorded its lowest weekly totals of unemployment claims since the pandemic began….
Local News, News, Richland, State

Charges continue to mount for Alex Murdaugh

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The hits keep coming for former attorney Alex Murdaugh. Thursday evening the SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced 21 additional charges against Murdaugh including nine counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent; seven counts of computer crimes; four counts of money laundering and one count of forgery. Murdaugh will attend a bond hearing Friday on 27 charges…
Local News, State

Bill on Vaccine mandate ban at State House

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A bill to prevent private companies in South Carolina from firing employees who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine appears to be heading for a topsy-turvy showdown in the State House.    Republicans who typically allow businesses to in the state have free rein are backing the hastily drafted proposal which will go from a subcommittee…

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Local Living: Food drive for the holidays and movie under the stars

Local Living with ABC Columbia is brought to you by Allure Medical
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. Doko Meadows in Blythewood is showing the movie ‘Elf’ at 6:30 Friday night. You are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items with you to the park located on Langford Road to donate to the Christian Assistance Bridge. You can see a 4-D show inspired by a Christmas classic. The State Museum…

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DHEC: 1,163 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 new deaths

DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Thursday, DHEC reported 1,163 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 new deaths. State health officials reported the percent positive at 6.8%. DHEC is hosting free vaccine clinics across the state, for a list of locations and dates click here https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine   Categories: Local News Tags: SC DHEC

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Update: Charges for Lexington County escapee captured by SWAT

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON,  SC (WOLO)–Today the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department released information on charges for an escaped suspect that was captured late Wednesday. According to the Sheriff, The following charges are pending against Daniel Hill: pointing and presenting a firearm -possession of a handgun by certain persons unlawful -distribution of meth -assaulting a police officer -unlawful taking of a weapon from a…