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SC State Museum Announces return of PaleoPalooza

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time for PaleoPalooza at the South Carolina State Museum.  The event takes place Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Museum organizers say you can expect a full day of natural history featuring flying birds of prey, a slithering reptile demonstration, a special appearance from South Carolina naturalist Rudy Mancke and more. Also on hand for…

Deputies searching for missing man

York County, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies say they’re searching for a missing man who hasn’t been seen for the last two nights. Martin Blackhead was last spotted at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina on Sunday, according to officers. Officials say they found a crashed and abandoned car that belonged to Martin in Catawba, South Carolina. Blackhead was last seen wearing…

‘Four More Years’: Henry McMaster’s Watch Party Erupts With Cheers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): The room was buzzing, packed with people hooting and hollering in celebration. Henry McMaster got off the stage after saying everyone should get ready because in two weeks when he goes up against John Warren in a runoff, he needs his supporters to come out to the polls again. McMaster cited his history with low unemployment rates,…

Byron Gipson elected 5th circuit Solicitor

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – According to the Richland County Election Commission, Byron Gipson will serve as the new Solicitor for the 5th District of South Carolina. Gipson leads incumbent Dan Johnson by more than 40%. This race was one of the most talked about during this primary season. Solicitor Johnson’s spending habits were called into question in a Post and…

AP: James Smith projected winner of Democratic Primary

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The AP is reporting that James E. Smith, Jr. is the projected winner of the SC Democratic primary for Governor. James Smith is currently a member of the South Carolina Representatives and a veteran and serving officer in the South Carolina Army National Guard. Smith will go on to face the Republican nominee in the November…

AP: Mark Hammond projected GOP nominee

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Secretary of State Mark Hammond is one step closer to a second term in office. The AP reported that Hammond defeated Nelson Faerber, Joshua Putnam and Kerry Wood this evening in the GOP Primary. Hammond will face Melvin Whittenburg in the general election.   Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State

Orangeburg Man Arrested in Woman’s Death

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says West Frederick is charged with the murder of  Stephanie Robinson. Investigators say on Saturday morning deputies responded to a home on Mels Ct. and saw Robinson laying on the ground next to a grey Oldsmobile. Deputies say she suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators did not reveal Fredrick’s…