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Public Meeting for lane changes on Millwood Avenue set for tonight

SC DOT and City of Columbia to host community meeting to share plans for a lane reconfiguration of Millwood Ave

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you travel on Millwood Avenue ? The SC Dot and the City of Columbia want to hear from you. Wednesday, The South Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Columbia will host a community meeting to share plans for a lane reconfiguration of Millwood Avenue from Gervais Street to Devine Street. The meeting is 5:30 p.m….

SC Debate wrap up ahead of South Carolina’s ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary

Charleston, SC (WOLO)  — South Carolina voters will head to the polls Saturday for the ‘First in the South’ Presidential Primary. Ahead of the big day, the candidates hit the stage in Charleston for a debate. Our Alexis Frazier has a wrap up. The gloves were off at the SC Democratic debate. Democratic front runner Bernie Sanders took most of…

Democratic presidential candidates converge in SC for final debate before primary

Charleston, SC (WOLO)  — South Carolina voters will head to the polls Saturday for the ‘First in the South’ Primary. Ahead of the big day, the candidates hit the stage in Charleston for a debate. Our Alexis Frazier has a wrap up. The gloves were off at the SC Democratic debate. Democratic front runner Bernie Sanders took most of the…

Former Gilbert H.S. student accused of going in Lexington school employee’s home to post threat on FB

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — A 17 year old is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) after Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies say the teenager is accused of posting a threatening message on an Lexington School District One employee’s account. According to authorities, the teenager, who is not being identified because he is a minor, admitted to arresting deputies…

Sumter Co. Sheriff’s office mourning loss of officer killed in line of duty

Deadly officer involved shooting in Sumter county, leaves both the suspect and a deputy dead

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A deadly officer involved shooting in Sumter county has left both the suspect and a deputy dead, say officials. The Sumter County Sheriff says Corporal Andrew Gillette died after being shot in the chest around 11:30 Tuesday morning. Sheriff Anthony Dennis says the suspect was fatally wounded. According to the Sumter County Coroner’s Office, 56 year old Terry…

Cleveland Sellers speaks at Black History Month event at Dorn VA

The Dorn VA is celebrating Black History month

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Dorn VA is celebrating Black History month. On Tuesday, an event highlighted the efforts of civil rights activist Cleveland Sellers. Sellers helped the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at SC State University during the civil rights movement. Sellers spoke during the event, adding, everyone celebrating diversity is what helps brings us together. Categories: Local News Tags: black…

SC Democratic Debate: Live update from Charleston

Vote 2020

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-Candidates are set to take the debate stage in Charleston Tuesday, and all eyes are on the Democratic front runner, Senator Bernie Sanders. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier is in Charleston with what viewers can expect. There is a lot at stake for candidates with this being the last time all of them will be on stage together before…