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Homeless teen wanted for murder of elderly Orangeburg man

ORANGEBURG,SC (WOLO)- The manhunt continues for a homeless teen wanted for murder. Deputies say the 17-year-old brutally attacked an elderly man while he was sleeping. The incident happened Sunday on Amelia Village Road. Deputies say Tyekiva Harvin woke hit Bobby Huggins,68, in the head with a hammer while he was sleeping in his bedroom. According to the affidavit Huggins followed…

Should the age to buy tobacco and nicotine products be raised to 21?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Should South Carolina raise the age limit to buy tobacco and nicotine products? Richland County Representative Todd Rutherford introduced a constitutional referendum last week raising the age to 21. The measure is being reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee. E-cigarettes and vaping material would be covered under the amendment, if it passes the general assembly and…

MADD rally pushes for stricter penalties for first time DUI offenders

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Mother’s Against Drunk Driving rallied on the steps of the Sstate House Tuesday (2/12). Governor Henry McMaster was on hand for the ‘MADD’ event. the governor addressed a number of issues including the push for tougher measures. those include the installation of ignition interlock devices for first time DUI offenders with levels of blood alcohol above…