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USC working on plan for metal detectors at Williams Brice stadium

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — USC is working on new safety measures. Officials say, in a continuing effort to create a safe environment at home athletic events, the University of South Carolina is working on a plan to permanently install metal detectors at Williams-Brice Stadium in the near future, as part of Southeastern Conference policies. The SEC, as a result of a…
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South Carolina Governor Debates set for October

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina voters are getting two final opportunities to see the candidates vying for governor faceoff in debates. Two debates have been scheduled between Gov. Henry McMaster and his Democratic challenger, state Rep. James Smith. The first debate is Oct. 17 at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center in Florence. A second debate has been…
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Bubbie’s Jewish Food Extravaganza set for November

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Bubbie’s Brisket and Bakery is coming to Beth Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, November 11th. The Jewish food extravaganza features savory and sweet treats. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bubbie’s Brisket and Bakery’s 10th annual Jewish Food Extravaganza, featuring a la carte foods that are kosher, homemade and all recipes handed down from generation…
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Here’s the mug shot of the suspect accused of ambushing law enforcement officers, killing one

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FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – The 74-year-old suspect accused of ambushing law enforcement officers and opening fire on them Wednesday, has been booked into jail. Frederick Hopkins was released from a medical facility Friday evening and taken to jail. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, which is handling the investigation, Hopkins will be held in the Alvin S. Glenn Detention…
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Florence law enforcement officers were ambushed, “shot without warning”

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FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – The Sheriff in charge of investigating the shooting of multiple law enforcement officers in Florence described it as an ambush. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott shared new information during a news conference Friday (10/5). He says the first law enforcement officers were shot as soon as they got out of the car, without warning. “It was…
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Irmo Police Chase, Suspects in Custody

Claire Richardson,

IRMO, SC (WOLO)– Irmo Police say two suspects are in custody after an early morning chase Friday. Irmo police say around 4am officers tried to pull over a U-Haul box truck on Lake Murray Boulevard after officers noticed it did not have headlights on. Officials say the officers pursued the vehicle for more than 30 minutes, when it finally stopped on…
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Florence County shooting suspect officially charged with murder of police officer

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday afternoon Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced new charges in connection to the shooting death of a Florence Police Officer and the injuries of six other officers. According to Lott, Fred Hopkins has been charged in connection with the shooting death of Officer Terrence Carraway. Hopkins also faces six counts of attempted murder, accused of ambushing…
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Gas Prices on the increase this Fall

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices in Columbia are going up as we head into fall. According to a Gas Buddy survey, the average price of gas in Columbia is $2.56 per gallon. That’s good compared to $2.87 gallon nationally. Gas prices in Columbia have been as low as a $1.97  and as high as $3.11 in October, over the last five…