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Two deputies shot at during Newberry officer involved shooting

ABC Columbia Staff,

Newberry , SC (WOLO) —There has been an officer involved shooting in Newberry county tonight after two deputies were shot at during a chase on Holloway Street near Wise Street. According to the Sheriff’s office, the chase started just before 7 p.m Wednesday night when a deputy tried to pull someone over. According to Sheriff’s Lee Foster, a second deputy…
Local News, News, Politics

Pro-life supporters gather at State House, call on lawmakers to pass fetal heartbeat bill

South Carolina would be the 11th state to have a similar abortion law on the books
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) stood with hundreds of pro-life supporters at the State House to encourage lawmakers to pass a bill that would ban virtually all abortions in South Carolina. The only exceptions in the bill are in cases involving rape or incest, or if the mother’s health is in danger. When it comes to House…
Local News, News, State

DHEC offering free radon test kits, encouraging people to test their homes

January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging people to learn the risks of the gas and test for it in their homes. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas,…
Local News, News, Richland

Police: SUV sought in hit and run

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police are searching for a car they believe was involved in a recent hit and run. Investigators say a a white or light-colored newer model, mid-size SUV hit a man who was walking on West Beltline Blvd. just before midnight on January, 9th. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. If you…
Local News, News, State

Survey: SC smokers spend $1.2 million on habit in lifetime

Rob Dew,

Washington, D.C. (WOLO)–The average smoker in South Carolina spends more than $1.2 million on the habit in their lifetime. That is according to a survey released today by wallethub.com. The tally includes things like the cost of cigarettes, healthcare, and lost income. The number breaks down to more than $24,000 a year. According to the study, South Carolina’s total is…
Lexington, Local News, News

Christmas party shooting ruled self defense

Rob Dew,

Photo courtesy: LPD Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Lexington say a deadly shooting outside a Christmas party was in self defense. Investigators say on December 20th Wesley Warren-Camp was shot and killed outside of the party on Gantt St. during a fight. Police say Warren-Camp and his father were assaulting a man when that man was then able to grab…

Kershaw, Local News, News, State

USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Kershaw

Kimberlei Davis,

KERSHAW, S.C. (WOLO) – The U.S. Geological Survey has reported an earthquake occurred Wednesday morning near Kershaw. The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.3. The quake occurred just before 5 a.m. USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude #earthquake occurred near Kershaw, S.C., this morning: https://t.co/ISIq6b5D2U #sctweets pic.twitter.com/K9FYCUPh3a — SCEMD (@SCEMD) January 15, 2020 Categories: Kershaw, Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews