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

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…

Christmas party shooting ruled self defense

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…

USGS reports a 2.3 magnitude earthquake occurred near Kershaw

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

5 Democratic presidential candidates confirmed to attend King Day at The Dome

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- So far, five of the 12 Democratic candidates running for president have confirmed that they will be in Columbia for King Day at the Dome on Monday. Former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, Businessman Tom Steyer, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Tulsi Gabbard have all confirmed. Last year 3,000 people came out. This year is expected to…

Lawmakers move education reform to top of priorities for legislative session

Senators voted to make the Education Reform bill (S.419) a top priority Tuesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With lawmakers returning to the Capital City, there are several key issues that are going to be debated over the next few months. One of the biggest issues on the table is education reform, which Senators decided would be a top priority after voting to put the South Carolinaat the top of the Senate calendar. After a…

Local Living: Yum! Restaurant Week and Oyster Roast

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the special happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  It’s the most edible time of the year! It is ‘Restaurant week’ in Columbia. The food festival gives you a chance to sample all the different menus in the Midlands and try food specials and discounts at participating restaurants. Restaurants tend to fill up quickly during the week, so reservations are recommended. If you are looking to try…