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Mayor Benjamin takes part in U.S. Mayor rally at the border

Tornillio, TX (WOLO) – Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is in Texas today taking part in the U.S. Mayor’s rally against the separation of families at the border. The rally was held in Tornillio, Texas; 20 miles from El Paso. Benjamin says the border issue is more than just politics, it is a humanitarian crisis. He also said he is standing…

Sumter man charged with 4 counts of attempted murder

Ronnie Smith, 21 Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with a shooting last week. Officials say 21-year-old Ronnie Dewayne Smith of Sumter has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after and incident on June 17 in the 430 block of Holloway St. in Sumter County. The warrant states that Smith…

McMaster Campaign Announces President Trump Election Eve Rally in West Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The McMaster campaign for Governor has released details of President Donald Trump’s visit to South Carolina. The campaign has announced that President Donald Trump will attend an election eve campaign rally for Governor Henry McMaster in West Columbia Monday. According to the campaign, the event is free and open to the general public. President Trump and Governor…

Vote 2018- Debate Roundup McMaster and Warren

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The race in the GOP runoff for Governor is heating up. Both Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are back on the campaign trail. The two met in a debate Wednesday night ahead of Tuesday’s runoff. Our Alexis Frazier was there. In Vote 2018 Coverage- The President and Vice President are hoping to raise support for Governor McMaster…