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Good Morning Curtis- Live at the Richland Library Main

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Wednesday morning at the Richland County Library Main. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Wednesday you can find Curtis with an inside look at the newest features at the Assembly Street Location of the Richland County Public Library. Among the new features…

$6 Million Meant for DOC Staffing Vacancies Reallocated For Security Upgrades at Inmate Housing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Millions of dollars that were supposed to go towards helping the deficit of correctional officers in the department of corrections will now be used in different ways. There were no objections when it came down to a vote at the State Fiscal Accountability Authority Meeting Tuesday, but there were some concerns. They are reallocating $6-mill. that was supposed…

Registered sex offender arrested on 12th indecent exposure charge

Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO)  – A Kershaw County Man has been arrested in connection with an indecent exposure case. On April 15, 2018, KCSO took a report from a female victim who said a co-worker, identified as Tavarus Dallas Rogers (36), had exposed himself to her while at work. The investigator assigned to this case interviewed the victim as well as…

ABC Columbia News Live Update : Midlands Gives

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Midlands Gives is underway. ABC Columbia News is following the Midlands Gives 24 hour fundraiser. See where we are so far as Josh Berry watches your donations come in. To donate all you have to do is go to http://Midlandsgives.org Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row), Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News

Manufacturer to Open Union County Facility, Bring New Jobs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A manufacturer is locating its’ new operations to South Carolina. According to the Governor’s office, Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital investment and lead to the creation of 28 new jobs, say officials. Governor Henry McMaster is reacting to the…

Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to School Aged Children

ANDALUSIA, Ala. (AP) – Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to two Alabama girls that were addressed to them in care of their elementary school. The Covington County District Attorney’s Office tells news outlets the Phenix City girls received the packages over the week. The office also said in a Facebook post on Sunday that authorities including the FBI…