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Shelton Sanders
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Nearly two decades after his disappearance, the family of Shelton Sanders still searching for his remains

The University of South Carolina student and Rembert native was last seen in Columbia in June 2001
Tim Scott,

REMBERT, S.C. (WOLO) — It’s been nearly twenty years since University of South Carolina Student and Rembert native Shelton Sanders was first reported missing. However, his family is holding out hope that someone can lead them to the location of his remains. In June 2001, Sanders was a student at the University of South Carolina who also worked as a…
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Graham, Harrison near end of well-funded Senate fight

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – In the U.S. Senate contest, South Carolina voters must make a choice. They can reelect a powerful incumbent with a senior legislative role who has helped place conservative justices on the Supreme Court. Or they can opt for a new Democratic challenger who promises to focus on issues that he says will benefit working-class and minority…

Mayor Benjamin
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Columbia Mayor calls on his citizens to continue wearing masks, being diligent amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Columbia City Council is considering possibly strengthening the city's mask ordinance to other locations
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With the number of COVID-19 cases rising across the country, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and his City Council are considering all options to help keep people safe. One of these potential ideas is to strengthen the city’s mask ordinance and strengthen punishments if someone is not wearing a mask. Since the beginning of the month, more…
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Scare up Halloween with a spooky outdoor movie

Enjoy a night out with the family and check out an outdoor showing of 'Hocus Pocus'
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Halloween is right around the corner, and while some may not feel comfortable allowing their children to take part in the typically door to door trick-o-treat experience because of the coronavirus, all is not lost. The Hampton – Preston Mansion and Gardens is hosting an outdoor movie night featuring the family friendly Halloween comedy ‘Hocus Pocus’….