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Slager Sentencing Day Two- Live Reports

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)– The defense took the stand Tuesday in the sentencing phase of former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager. Slager pleaded guilty to shooting Walter Scott, an unarmed man in the back. Slager’s attorney says he’s going to prove that his client was an ethical officer. Tuesday, in court, audio from the incident was played. Alexis Frazier is in…

Longest Serving U.S. Congressman Retires Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Conyers Endorses Son as Replacement

Rep. John Conyers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John Conyers Jr. announced his retirement Tuesday. In an radio interview with Detroit radio host Mildred Gaddis, Conyers said his retirement is effectively immediately. The announcement comes after multiple woman accused Conyers of sexual misconduct on several occasions over his decades in office. The 88-year-old was head of the House Judiciary Committee…

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested after Victims Fight Back

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Two men face charges after shots were fired during an attempted robbery at an apartment Sunday (12/3) evening. According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Garrie Brown, 27, and Channing Dixon, 26, are charged with burglary, criminal conspiracy and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. It happened shortly after 5:30 p.m. inside an apartment…

Pet of the Week: Holly

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Columbia Animal Shelter is hoping you will make “Holly” part of your holiday celebration. Holly is the Shelter’s pet of the week. The shelter says the three-year-old coonhound mix is very gentle and sweet. If you would like to bring Holly home just call 803-776-PETS or go by the shelter on Humane Lane. Categories: ABC…

Richland Library to Host Community Response Panel on Sexual Harassment

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland Library and the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network is holding a community forum on sexual harassment.  The forum, titled ‘ Me Too: A Community Response to Sexual Harassment’ will be held from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 5 at the library’s location on Assembly street. The library says a group of panelists plan to discuss community resources, policy solutions…

Richland Co. Deputies Arrest 16 Year old Accused of Threatening to Blow Up School

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies say they’ve arrested a Columbia High Student accused of threatening to blow up the school. Deputies say the 16 year old threatened to blow up the school via facebook. Investigators say they were able to quickly identify the student and take the student into custody. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Richland County Deputies