#FightFarrahFight sweeps nation as Florence deputy remains in critical condition
Florence County Deputy Farrah Turner remains in critical condition after the Florence shooting incident on Oct. 3.
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Superintendent candidate drops out of race, three weeks before mid-term election
The Democratic nominee for Superintendent of Education announced that he is pulling out of the race after reports surfaced that had a prior felony conviction.
A Midlands elementary is helping victims of Hurricane Florence
Cacye, S.C. (WOLO) – On Thursday, Cayce Elementary School donated more than 10 thousand bottles of water collected from teachers, staff, and students as well as other schools to a school in Loris just outside of Conway. The school in Loris had more than 40 homes of students destroyed. Categories: Lexington, News, State
Polio-like illness hospitalizes SC 3-year-old
GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO) – A rare polio-like illness that causes paralysis is affecting children across the country. Now, a mother in the upstate is sending out a warning to parents after the illness put her daughter in the hospital. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, National News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Orangeburg teen arrested after video shows student being choked with a belt on a school bus
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO,WCSC) – An Orangeburg teenager faces charges of assault and battery after a video surfaced showing a student being choked by a belt on a school bus. The victim’s mother talked about what happened. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, News, Orangeburg, State Tags: SCNews
British Airways announces non-stop flights from South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the Governor’s office, British Airways has announced plans for new, non-stop air service between London’s Heathrow Airport and the Charleston International Airport. The twice-weekly flight, slated to start in April 2019, marks the first direct trans-Atlantic flight from the state of South Carolina, according to the governor’s office. Here are the details from the release: Operating…
Richland Co. man charged with attempted murder in shooting
A Richland County man is behind bars accused for attempted murder after police say he shot a man twice and fled the area.
Fun at the SC State Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– We hit the midway for a look at all the rides, and treats, from fried foods to sweet delights the State Fair offers up a variety of fair food. The State Fair is open through Sunday, October 21st, so don’t miss out on some fried oreo’s or a chance to ride the ferris wheel. Gates to the…
McMaster and Smith Square off in Governor’s Debate
FLORENCE, SC (WOLO)– Gubernatorial candidates, Republican Governor Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith, met Wednesday in the first of two debates. The debate, set for October 17, was held at Francis Marion University in Florence. The second debate will be held on October 25, 2018 at Greenville Technical College. Count on ABC Columbia News to bring you coverage of the debates…
Wanted suspect behind bars following shooting
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