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Richland County Penny Tax Projects May Be Way Over Budget

The Richland County Penny Tax Program is under fire from a councilman who says he believes many of the road projects are way over budget.
ABC Columbia Staff

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)–  Councilman Norman Jackson made a motion to freeze all penny tax projects until the council takes an in-depth look at the projects spending report.     The penny tax is the 1% sales tax increase that goes towards roads, bike paths and greenways in the county. That was passed back in 2012, but now, some council members…
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Get into the SC State Fair for $1 Opening Day

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The countdown officially begins…Opening Day for the South Carolina State Fair is One Dollar admission day on Wednesday. Gates open at Noon, Wednesday, October 11th and the cost for anyone and everyone is just one dollar… for that day only. Free entry is also offered this year for Military with ID, active and retired. Join ABC COLUMBIA NEWS as…
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Fire Prevention Parade Set for Downtown Columbia

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department will host its 20th annual Fire Prevention Parade this week. Thursday’s parade will start at 11 on Main and Laurel Streets and end at Main and Gervais Street. Fire departments from around the state will be in the parade to show some of their resources in their effort to protect and save lives. The…
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Suspect Arrested Following Fire

Kimberlei Davis

Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)–  Richland County deputies arrested 38 year old Kenneth Gleaton in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a fire early Tuesday morning. Investigators say Gleaton was arrested Tuesday afternoon on the Riverwalk behind Edventure Children’s Museum. Deputies responded to a home on Crestmore Dr. just after 1:30 Tuesday morning after Columbia…
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President Trump Plans SC Trip to Support Gov. McMaster Campaign

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – President Donald Trump is coming to the Palmetto State to return a favor to Governor Henry McMaster, one of his first and biggest supporters. McMaster’s campaign for Governor says the President will attend a $250 per person fundraiser and reception on October 16 at a Greenville hotel. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: SCNews
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Victim Identified in Richland County Fatal Fire

ABC Columbia Staff

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified the body found inside a home after a fire. Coroner Gary Watts says Kathie Lacount, 61, died from smoke inhalation due to the fire. It happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday (10/9) on Rockymount Road, according to officials. The Richland County Fire Marshal determined that an unattended cigarette is…