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Lexington teen creates ‘Blessing Box’ to help community members in need

A Lexington teen is making a difference in the Gilbert community, by building a box and filling it with items to bless anyone who may be in need.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Gilbert, S.C. (WOLO) — A Lexington teen is making a difference in the Gilbert community, by building a box and filling it with items to bless anyone who may be in need. Rightfully named, the ‘Blessing Box’ is in Gilbert where it’s maintained and stocked daily. “There is love in the community, and they will help to make sure…
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Everything you need to know for the 2019 SC State Fair

ABC Columbia Staff,

 Columbia,SC — The 2019 South Carolina State Fair is going to be a circus, quite literally. It’s the 150th year celebration for the annual event full of unquie food, family entertainment, hours of fun and this year, a free daily circus with a multitude of themed events and concerts. Organizers say the two weeks of excitement will kick off October…
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SC Education Lottery says the number 2 hits big for pick 4

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia,SC(WOLO) —- According to the SC EducationLottery pick 4 history was made iver the weekend. Officials say Saturday a record number of South Carolina Education Lottery players won by playing the 2 – 2 – 2 – 2 number combination. The midday drawing cost the Lottery in excess of $3.4 million, a record payout for Pick 4. Monday morning, a…
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Mayor Breast Cancer Awareness t-shirts unveiled

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: City of Columbia   Columbia,SC ( WOLO)—-  it’s been months in the making and now we get to see, and purchase the 2019 Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirt. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin along with the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Rescue and other officials shiwed off this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts designs. All proceeds from the t-shirt sales will…
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Sumter man dies of apparent gun shot wound, police investigating

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SUMTER SC (WOLO)- Sumter Police are investigating an early morning shooting death. According to officials the incident happened around 2:47 am Monday. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the victim as McKenize Stewart, 42 of Dingle Street. Authorities say Steward was pronounced dead at Prisma Health Tuomey from an apparent gunshot wound. This incident is under investigation. Check back…
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SC to hold Silent Witness domestic violence ceremony Tuesday

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s attorney general will again remember victims of domestic violence with a Statehouse memorial ceremony. Attorney General Alan Wilson will read the name of every person killed in the state in a domestic violence incident Tuesday while a bell tolls and a life-sized silhouette representing the victim is carried to the Statehouse steps. The Attorney…
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Lexington Co. Coroner identifies motorcyclist killed in hit and run

Alexis Frazier,

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A motorcyclist is dead after a hit and run on I-20 in Lexington Saturday night. The wreck happened on I-20 Westbound near exit 63 shortly before 10:00p.m. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist as Jeffrey Jay Wurtz, 44, of Columbia.  Wurtz was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries, according to Fisher. Officials say…