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Human trafficking discussion held at Kershaw County teen center

KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Kershaw County deputies teamed up with a teen center Monday night to bring awareness to human trafficking in the state. Dozens of other parents brought their kids to the Jackson Teen Center for a human trafficking discussion. “My daughter sat in the audience and I watched her facial expressions after hearing about what could happen, and what…

S.C. lawmaker proposes bill that would teach students about spotting “fake news”

Rep. Seth Rose says lessons on media literacy are necessary to help revamp public education in the state

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With more children accessing news and information on social media, one state lawmaker wants them to learn what they see might not always be the truth. State Rep. Seth Rose (D-Richland County) has pre-filed a bill that would incorporate media literacy lessons into schools across the state. Rep. Bill Clyburn (D-Aiken County) has signed on as a…

Local Living: Lights so bright! Carolina Lights Holiday Show and more

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Fair is holding its first drive through light show, Carolina Lights is happening now through December 28, 2019. The show features more than 100 led light displays, 25 dancing Christmas trees, and a 25 foot tall frosty the snowman. You can see the display from 6pm-9pm Monday through Thursday and from 6pm-10pm Friday through Sunday. Admission…

Taxi driver shot, killed in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say a cab driver was shot and killed Sunday night. Police say it happened on Brookridge Dr. around 10pm Dec. 15th. Investigators say the victim was shot while working for the Checker Yellow Cab Company. The victim’s identity has not yet been released. If you have any information on this incident call the Columbia Police…

Former corrections officer fired, charged

South Carolina Department of Corrections Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A corrections officer in Columbia is accused of opening an inmate’s cell, allowing other inmates inside to assault him. Alicia Smith is charged with accessory before the fact and felony misconduct in office. Smith was a sergeant at Broad River Correctional Institute. A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says Smith was…

Seth Hopkins pleads guilty to child sex crime, sentenced to 20 years

The son of the man arrested in a deadly shootout with Florence Co. officers last year, will now spend two decades in jail.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The son of the man arrested in a deadly shootout with Florence Co. officers last year, will now spend two decades in jail. Seth David Hopkins pleaded guilty to child sex crimes Monday morning at Richland Co. Courthouse. Seth will receive credit for the 437 days he’s already served. He will also be required to wear…