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Trump Impeachment- the latest

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WASHINGTON (AP) _ A whistleblower complaint that has triggered a renewed impeachment effort in the House will be available to some members and staff of congressional intelligence committees Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter. The House and Senate intelligence committees have been working to pry loose the complaint, which was withheld from Congress and started a firestorm…
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N.C. Man found guilty in 2017 Conway bank robbery, murder

ABC Columbia Staff,

Conway, SC (WOLO) — It only took a federal jury a little more than an hour to find a North Carolina man guilty of killing two people during a bank robbery back in 2017. That same jury is now tasked with determining if Brandon Council will be executed for his crime. in August of 2017 council killed a bank teller…

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A Lexington Co. man dies week after encounter with deputies

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) —A Lexington County man has died after an encounter with deputies last week. Investigators say 34 year old Stephen Gagliani died Tuesday. According to deputies,  on September 18th, Gagliani became combative with deputies conducting a welfare check on Crestridge Drive. The deputies then used tasers and pepper spray to subdue Gagliani. Authorities tell is the Deputies were…

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Postal worker shot and killed while on delivery route

ABC Columbia Staff,

  Williamsburg Co., SC (WOLO) —Authorities in Williamsburg County are searching for whoever shot and killed a postal worker while she was on the job. 64 year old Irene Pressley was found dead Monday in Kingstree after authorities say she was shot while on her delivery route. Law enforcement says it’s unclear whether she was inside a mail carrier’s vehicle…

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Richland One hiring for food service positions

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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-  Richland One is offering competitive benefits and flexible schedules for persons interested in food service jobs. The district is seeking to fill positions  for cashiers, truck drivers as well as food service operators responsible for preparing, cooking and serving meals. The Director of Student Nutrition Service says these positions would be a great fit for parents with…
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City of West Columbia starts initiative to keep litter off the streets

Alexis Frazier,

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The City of West Columbia has started a new campaign that will hold residents responsible for littering. The campaign was created in hopes of keeping waterways and roadways clear of trash. City officials say people are dumping tons of their trash onto city streets. On Friday, sanitation crews picked up more 2.25 tons of garbage…