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Man accused of repeatedly punching woman, slamming SUV into man who intervened

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo: Sumter Police Department/ David L. Hill) SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter Police Department say they arrested 31 year old David Hill who is accused of Domestic Violence in the 2nd degree, Attempted Murder, and two counts of Assaulting an Officer while resisting Arrest. Authorities say Hill was taken into custody after they were called to what police say…
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SC lawmakers react to Gov. McMaster’s call for a USC presidential vote

Some say they support the Governor's decision, but some think it sends a wrong message
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Several state lawmakers are reacting to Governor Henry McMaster’s (R-SC) role in calling a sudden meeting for the Board of Trustees to pick a new president at USC.  Senator Dick Harpootlian (D-Richland County) is one of several South Carolina senators who say General Robert Caslen is not the right person to lead the University of South Carolina….
Local News, Richland

RCSD searches for woman they want to question in recorded restaurant brawl

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo: RCSD) RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help identifying a woman captured on video during a fight at the Baker’s Sports Bar & Grill located on Two Notch Road. Authorities say they would like to question her in connection to an assault investigation. Deputies say the incident took place at the…
Local News, News, Richland

Plastic bag ban clears first hurdle in Richland Co.

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO, AP)–Richland County is on its way to banning single use plastic bags. Councilman Jim Manning confirms that at Tuesday night’s county council meeting the council gave the ordinance initial approval. Instead of plastic bags stores would either have to have customers use reusable bags or paper bags made from recycled material. Businesses who do not comply…
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Free pet clinic for low income families, homeless

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo: Street Dog Coalition) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —A local coalition is making it their mission to help low income residents, and those who are homeless, to get free clinical medical care for their furry family members. Those who choose to attend will get to have their animals vaccinated for free, have physical exams, parasite control, will be given pet food,…