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Parents charged for failing to seek treatment for infant’s severe burns

John and Megan Argoe Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) – A husband and wife have been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after failing to seek treatment for their infant’s second- and third-degree burns for up to two days. Deputies say John Argoe, 29, and Megan Argoe, 25, failed to seek treatment for their baby, who received burns on more than…

State Election officials: No Major voting problems at polls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Election officials in South Carolina say there have been no significant problems as voting in runoffs around the state. Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said there were scattered power outages around the state. But Whitmire said most of those problems were resolved quickly Tuesday morning. Whitmire said voting machines have battery backup and polling locations have…

Governor Henry McMaster Casts Vote in Runoff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster cast his vote Tuesday at the Lourie Center Precinct off Park circle. ABC Columbia News was at the polls when the Governor arrived. We caught up with McMaster after he voted. Tuesday Night Governor McMaster is holding an Election Night party at Spirit Communications Park. Count on ABC Columbia News for coverage. Categories:…

SC Voters at the Polls for Runoff Election

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is Election day in South Carolina. Voters are heading to the polls for the runoff election. The key races include the GOP runoff for Governor and Attorney General. So far, election officials report no problems at the polls. Poll workers and voters we talked with in Columbia were hoping for a big turnout. Polls are open 7am-7pm….

Voters head to SC Polls for Runoff- GOP Governor’s Race

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It is election day in South Carolina. Voters will head to the polls to vote in the runoff. Republican voters will see Governor Henry McMaster and upstate businessman John Warren on the GOP ticket for Governor. In another high profile runoff, Attorney General Alan Wilson and State Representative Todd Atwater are on the GOP ticket for Attorney…

Recap: President Trump in SC

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – President Donald Trump made a special trip to Columbia this evening to show his support for Governor Henry McMaster before tomorrows runoff election. McMaster will face John Warren tomorrow in a runoff election for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Trump backed McMaster saying he was going to “fight for one of his original ‘fighters.’”   Categories:…

Traffic Alert: West Columbia road closures

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) – The City of West Columbia is advising all motorists that the following road is closed due to trees down blocking roadways: Hendrix Street between Klapman Boulevard and Holland Street Use other routes if you are in these areas, and do not venture past barriers. Categories: Local News, News