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Police Search for Hearing-Impaired Teen

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are looking for a missing teen who is hearing impaired. Investigators say 18 year old Anna Wilson was last seen on July 2nd at Transitions Homeless Center on Main St. While police say  foul play is not suspected, her family is concerned for her safety because she relies on sign language to communicate. If you…
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Explore over 100 local businesses in one location on Wednesday

The Greater Lexington Chamber's Lexpo promises networking, shopping, and free food
Tyler Ryan,

LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)–The Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce has organized over 100 local businesses, gathering at River Bluff High School for their Lexpo event on Wednesday.  According to the Chamber’s Connor Watkins, the event starts at 11:00 AM at the school, and is open free to the public.  Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about local shopping opportunities,…
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Salvation Army Send Off: Local Kids to Camp

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A group of Midlands kids hit the road Monday morning for summer camp. Since 1974 the Salvation Army has welcomed children to camp Walter Johnson in Denton, North Carolina. The camp describes itself as providing an environment for children to grow, learn and be encouraged while striving to meet spiritual, social, recreational and educational needs. The children’s families…
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Arson suspect arrested for North Columbia house fire

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with an intentionally set fire that occurred in North Columbia. The fire happened shortly before 9:00 p.m. on May 5 at 3517 Beaumont Avenue. According to a news release sent Monday (7/9), Michael McClellan is accused of breaking into the vacant home and intentionally setting multiple fires…
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West Columbia Police on the hunt for Murder Suspect

Crysty Vaughan,

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– West Columbia Police are still searching for a suspect in a deadly shooting Thursday. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 41 year old Elzie Mack died Sunday. Police say Mack was one of three people shot at New Brookland Apartments last Thursday. West Columbia Police say Damien Ritter is wanted in connection with the shooting. If…
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Attorney General announces Raise in Aid for Families of Murder Victims

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, the South Carolina Legislature has approved a new Proviso, giving additiional aid to murder victims families. Wilson says the proviso raises the amount the “Department of Crime Victim Compensation” can pay towards a funeral and burial for eligible homicide victim claims. They’ll now be able to receive up to $6,500, up from…
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President Trump’s Primetime Pick for Supreme Court

Crysty Vaughan,

WASHINGTON, (WOLO TV)–Happening Monday night here on ABC Columbia, President Donald Trump says he will make his selection for the vacancy on the Supreme Court Monday at 9pm ET. The President says he has narrowed the choice down to four people, one of which, if confirmed, will replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham says the President…