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Senator Lindsey Graham Says Roy Moore Should “Step Aside” if Sexual Assault Allegations are True

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham added his voice to the list of lawmakers giving their take on U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore. Senator Lindsey Graham says he finds the allegations disturbing but he has a staunch opinion about what should happen to candidate if the accusations are true. “If true, not only should he step aside, he should be…

Steve Bannon Speaks at Citadel as Gubernatorial Candidates Seek Support

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Three candidates in South Carolina are seeking Steve Bannon’s, the controversial former White House Security Advisor, support in the upcoming gubernatorial race. The candidates attended an event with Bannon at the Citadel Friday (11/10) evening. With controversy comes added security though. Watch the story for the details. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State Tags: SCNews

Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —A  suspect in a Five Points sexual assault is in custody. Police say Darius Nelson was arrested last night by the Department’s Fugitive Task Force. Authorities say Nelson forced a woman to a secluded area on Saluda Avenue and sexually assaulted her. Investigators say she also suffered injuries and had to seek medical treatment after he allegedly…

Claflin University Student Shot and Killed in Near-Campus Apartments

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A student at Claflin University was shot and killed Friday (11/10) morning according to University officials. The school identified the victim as Dravious Terry, a senior business major from Greenville, S. C. Officials say Terry suffered a gunshot wound Friday morning at Campus Corner, a privately-owned apartment complex off Chestnut Street near the campus. His apartment…

SCE&G: Equipment Failure Causes Power Outage

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Many in downtown Columbia were in the dark for a few minutes Friday afternoon. A spokesperson for SCE&G says an equipment failure caused more than 8,000 customers to lose power. Traffic signals were also out in the downtown area. SCE&G says the company was able to get the lights back on for a vast majority of those…

Veterans Day Freebies

Several businesses across the Midlands are offering special deals and other freebies for veterans tomorrow. Here are some of those offers: Buffalo Wild Wings: Free wings and fries Circle K: Free polar pop Chuck E Cheese’s: Free pizza Cracker Barrel: Free Cake Denny’s: Free Meal Dunkin’ Donuts: Free Donut Golden Corral: Thank You Dinner IHOP: Free Pancakes Krispey Kreme:Free Donuts…

Family of Moped Hit and Run Victim Not Satisfied

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-A man authorities were searching for in connection to a moped hit and run accident appeared before a judge Thursday. Patrolman said on October 11th, Michael Mobley of Winnsboro hit Cindy Latorre’s moped on highway 277 near Parklane Road. Mobley was charged with a count of hit and run causing bodily injury. A $25,000 surety bond set for…