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University police officer fired, facing 52 child sex crime charges

Oct 28, 2020 9:14 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina police officer lost his job after state investigators said he was accused of sexually abusing children. Charles Eugene Price, 48 (Lancaster County Detention Center) Winthrop University Police Officer Charles Eugene Price faces 52 counts of sex crimes, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, incest and kidnapping. Winthrop University fired Price…

A doctor’s guide to safe trick-or-treating during the pandemic

Oct 28, 2020 8:42 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – You may not need to cancel trick-or-treating plans after all. Doctors at Lexington Medical Center recently came out with a Q&A about safely trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their guidance provides suggestions and things to keep in mind so children can still have a fun night out in their costumes getting candy from neighbors. Physicians Lauren…

Second Congressional District preview: Joe Wilson seeks 10th term in race against Adair Boroughs

Wilson has served South Carolina's Second Congressional District since 2001

Oct 28, 2020 6:32 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Election Day is just around the corner, and the race for South Carolina’s Second Congressional District seat is heating up. Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) has held the seat for nearly two decades, but has been out-raised by his competitor, Democrat Adair Boroughs. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) once quipped at a Columbia Rotary club event that if there’s…

More than one million South Carolinians are casting their ballots early

Oct 28, 2020 5:21 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Voters across the Midlands lined up again today to cast their ballots for the 2020 presidential election. With lines wrapped around the Lexington County Administration Building, more than one million South Carolinians have already cast their ballots in the 2020 General Election.

Suspect arrested in Lynchburg motel shooting

Oct 28, 2020 4:18 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man in connection with a shooting that left 23-year-old Tyvon Dickey dead. Deputies say the shooting took place on October 16 at a motel in the 10000 block of Lynches River Road.

Orangeburg County schools partnering with MUSC to create COVID-19 related guide for schools

Oct 28, 2020 3:18 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The Orangeburg County School District says they are teaming up with the Medical University of South Carolina and their Back 2 Business assistance program to create a guide for coronavirus related decisions in schools.

Town of Irmo hosting “Halloween Extravaganza” this weekend

Oct 28, 2020 1:48 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The town of Irmo will celebrate the scariest night of the year with a “Halloween Extravaganza” this weekend. The event is at Anchor Lanes off Lake Murray Boulevard this Saturday. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Pedestrian killed in Sumter vehicle accident

Oct 28, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

Sumter County Coroner Robert M. Baker says a man has died after a pedestrian vs. vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Liberty Street and South Guignard Drive around 7:43 p.m.

List of in-person absentee voting locations in the Midlands

Oct 28, 2020 11:26 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

The South Carolina State Election Commission has a list of locations where you can vote absentee in-person before election day.

Sumter Fire Dept.: V.B. Williams Furniture store fire contained but not fully under control

Sumter fights fire at old V.B. Williams Furniture store

Oct 27, 2020 11:56 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, Kenneil Mitchell,

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter Fire Department says a massive blaze at the old V.B. Furniture store along South Lafayette Drive and Fulton Street has been contained but not fully under control this morning. They say it started at the plant shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday night. Sumter police had to shut down access to roads around Fulton Industrial…

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University police officer fired, facing 52 child sex crime charges

A doctor’s guide to safe trick-or-treating during the pandemic

Second Congressional District preview: Joe Wilson seeks 10th term in race against Adair Boroughs

Wilson has served South Carolina's Second Congressional District since 2001

More than one million South Carolinians are casting their ballots early

Suspect arrested in Lynchburg motel shooting

Orangeburg County schools partnering with MUSC to create COVID-19 related guide for schools

Town of Irmo hosting “Halloween Extravaganza” this weekend

Pedestrian killed in Sumter vehicle accident

List of in-person absentee voting locations in the Midlands

Sumter Fire Dept.: V.B. Williams Furniture store fire contained but not fully under control

Sumter fights fire at old V.B. Williams Furniture store

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