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SC Agriculture Dept. seeks rule change from USDA

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is asking the federal government to adjust some rules to help the state’s hemp farmers. The department says it has concerns over the USDA’s testing requirements. For example, state officials say the federal rule mandate that fields be tested by a DEA approved lab 15 days prior to harvest. The state agriculture…
Local News, News, Richland

Milling elected to Richland One School Board

Rob Dew,

Photo Courtesy: Milling Law Firm Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland School District One has a new board member. New Year’s Eve was also election day for voters in District One. Attorney Jonathan Milling won Tuesday’s special election. he replaces Darrell Black who resigned in September. He will be sworn in January 12th. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Thousands attend Famously Hot New Year

Rob Dew,

Photo credit: Jeff Blake Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The cleanup effort got underway early this morning from last night’s famously hot new years celebration. Officials with the event say an estimated 30,000 people attended Tuesday night’s event. Columbia police say one person was arrested at the event for an outstanding warrant also they say there were a few reports of sprained…
Lexington, Local News, News

Second suspect charged in triple-homicide

Rob Dew,

Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies in Lexington say a second suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting that ended in three deaths in West Columbia. Investigators say Jeremy Cornish is charged with three counts of murder in connection with the December 17th murders. Deputies say Cornish was driving the truck seen leaving the Woodland Village Apartments on Butternut Ln….
Local News, News, Sumter

Tennessee murder suspect arrested in Sumter

Rob Dew,

Sumter, Co. (WOLO)–  Sumter Co. deputies say a man who tried to avoid a license checkpoint was wanted for murder in Tennessee. Investigators say on Monday Rasheen Greenwood drove through a home’s lawn to avoid the checkpoint on Avenue-A in Mayesville. Deputies say he was arrested after a short chase and they determined he was wanted for murder. He is…
Local News, News, Sumter

Deputies investigating death of 23-year-old Sumter Co. man found Wednesday morning

Montrel Epps, 23, was found off McCray's Mill Road Wednesday morning
Rob Dew,

  SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after deputies discovered a 23-year-old’s body Wednesday morning. A deputy found the body of Montrel Epps, 23, off McCray’s Mill Road at 4:30 Wednesday morning while performing a property check. Epps’s car had been found in the area, leading them to begin their search. An autopsy…
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USC releases details on new alcohol policy at Basketball games at CLA

University of South Carolina Athletics released details on new alcohol policy at Colonial Life Arena
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– You can have a beer or glass of wine in the New year at basketball games at Colonial Life Arena. The University of South Carolina released details on the new alcohol policy. According to South Carolina Athletics officials, the sale of beer and wine will begin with the women’s basketball game on Thursday, January 2. Officials say…
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Happy New Year from ABC Columbia

All of us at ABC Columbia wish you a Happy New 2020!
Crysty Vaughan,

Columbia,  SC (WOLO)– Here’s to a healthy and happy 2020. ABC Columbia News wishes you a Happy New year. Join us at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm for a look at the day’s top stories and a year in review. Plus, wake up with Good Morning Columbia weekdays at 5am. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News Tags: Happy New Year
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New food truck safety regulations go into effect

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Columbia Fire Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Starting today food trucks conducting business within the capital city will be required to meet new guidelines set by the latest edition of the International Fire Code. According to Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, “This initiative by our department will help ensure that all food vendors operating a food truck within the city…