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Suspects arrested in Kershaw Co. murder

Rob Dew,

Source:KCSO Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Kershaw Co. deputies arrested two teenagers in connection with a murder earlier this month. Investigators say Albertina Bennett, 18, and Cameron Hyatt, 17,  are charged with murder in the death of Thomas Keitt, 55,  of Elgin. On January 15th investigators say Keitt’s body was was found on Green Hill Rd. next to an abandoned car….

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Lexington County Coroner identifies person struck and killed in roadway

Crysty Vaughan,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–  The Lexington County Coroner has identified the pedestrian who died after  being struck by a car Thursday. Investigators say the accident happened around 10:00 P.M. near the intersection of Boiling Springs Road and Bethany Church Road. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, 52 year old Willie Lee Simmons, of Lexington was walking in the road when he was…
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Gas Prices lower at the pump this winter: AAA Carolinas

According to AAA Carolinas, drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon
Crysty Vaughan,

ABC Columbia image of gas prices in the Midlands  COLUMBIA,(WOLO)– Gas prices are dropping and could continue to take a dip at the pump. According to AAA Carolinas, drivers in South Carolina are paying an average of $2.28 a gallon, which is six cents cheaper than last week. The national average was more, at $2.54 a gallon. According to a…
Local News, Richland, State

Law enforcement officers honored with Medal of Valor

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— Law Enforcement officers from across out state were honored here in Columbia. Captian Chris Duke, Master Deputy Ryan MacAdams and K-9 Deputy Richard Hazel from the Richland County Sheriff Office were all honored with a Medal of Valor that annually recognizes deputies for risking their lives in the line of duty. Eight officers from Florence were also…
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Columbia Fire Department welcomes 20 new recruits

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Columbia Fire dept. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s official! Meet the 20 newest men and women now confirmed firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department. Thursday night, Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed the graduates as members of the 2019-02 CRFD Recruit Class. Each of the 20 recruits were badged by Chief Jenkins during the ceremony that…
Local News, Politics

Race to the 2020 presidential election heats up as candidates pick up key endorsements

Associated Press,

Columbia, SC (AP) —A top Richland County official is switching allegiances when it comes to the 2020 presidential election. Richland County Council Vice Chair Dalhi Myers tells the Associated Press she is no longer endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden and will instead back Senator Bernie Sanders. Myers says she changed her mind in part because she values what she…
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Duo accused of stealing weapons during home burglary arrested

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg county sheriff’s have arrested the second suspect accused of a December burglary. According to Orangeburg deputies, the two men face multiple charges in connection to a home break in where officials say weapons were stolen. According to authorities, during the incident Fleming distracted the elderly home owner, while Dubose slipped into the home…
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$1 million dollar winning lottery ticket sold in Lexington

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — If you purchased a Powerball ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing, you may want to double check those numbers because you may have the winning ticket. A spokesperson for the SC Education Lottery says someone purchased a ticket that matched all five white ball numbers winning them a cool $1 million smackers. Lottery officials say the ticket…
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Sumter County deputies looking for “armed and dangerous” person of interest in death investigation

The body of Montrell Epps was discovered on New Year's Day
Tim Scott,

(Courtesy: SCSO) Deontae Jackson(Courtesy: SCSO) Deontae JacksonSUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Sumter County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a person of interest considered to be “armed and dangerous” in connection with a death investigation. Deputies say Deontae Rashawn Jackson, 20, was involved with the murder of Montrell Epps, 23. A deputy found Epps’s body off of McCrays Mill Road on…