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News Outlets Including AP Sue State House GOP Caucus

Apr 27, 2017 2:54 PM EDT

A coalition of news outlets including The Associated Press has sued the state House Republican Caucus in South Carolina. The lawsuit’s purpose is to gain access to the caucus’s records involving a political consultant under scrutiny as part of a growing probe of possible Statehouse corruption.

Coroner Identifies Spring Hill HS Student Who Died After Collapsing

Apr 27, 2017 2:07 PM EDT

Kimberlei Davis

The Richland County Coroner has identified the 16-year-old Spring Hill High School who died after collapsing in a classroom.

Bill That Raises Gas Taxes for Road Funding Clears Senate

Apr 27, 2017 12:00 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

The Senate has approved its plan to fix South Carolina’s crumbling roadways, setting up the possibility that the Legislature’s top priority for the year could become law.

Lexington Medical Center Officer Hit by Car, Fires on Car, say Deputies

Apr 27, 2017 11:11 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lexington C0unty Deputies have arrested a suspect they say struck a Lexington Medical Center Officer with a car, that Officer fired at the car after it struck him, say investigators. SLED is investigating because there is an officer involved shooting, this is standard procedure. Here’s a statement from Lexington Medical Center: At 7:45 this morning, a…

A Conversation to Empower Women

Apr 27, 2017 9:34 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

You can take part in a conversation to empower women and their families Saturday April 29th. Click here to find out why organizers say this open forum is vital as women continue to evolve.

Gearing Up for Midlands Gives

Apr 27, 2017 6:00 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The time to give is almost here. Coming May 2, the Midlands can participate in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge. This is the fourth annual event, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Over 300 non profit organizations in the Midlands are set to take part. Here’s how You can get in on the giving: Tuesday,…

Senate Passes Roads Bill

Apr 26, 2017 11:45 PM EDT

Rob Dew

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Working late into the evening, South Carolina senators passed the roads bill. The measure that passed 33-10 would raise the state’s gas tax by 12 cents over the next six years. That equates to close $800 million in increased revenue a year. The bill now heads back to the house so representatives can consider the senate’s amendments before…

Spring Hill HS Student Passes Away

Apr 26, 2017 10:49 PM EDT

Rob Dew

Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for Lexington Richland Five says near the end of the school day a Spring Hill High School student was taken to the hospital and later died. Neither the student’s name nor the cause of death were released. The district says it will have grief counselors at the school tomorrow to help students through this difficult…

Update: CPD Investigates Suspect Shooting Near Walmart

Apr 26, 2017 8:05 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A shooting victim and a suspect are recovering Wednesday after an incident near the Walmart on Bush River, say police. The victim is doing well, say police. According to Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook, shortly after noon they received a call about a person acting erratic. Police say the suspect left the Walmart and ran towards a gas…

S.C. House Votes to Add Roads Bill to State Budget

Amendment Passes With Vote of 87 to 22

Apr 26, 2017 6:22 PM EDT

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a rare move, the House passed Amendment 2A to amend the state budget Wednesday. The move ensures the roads bill will be negotiated during the budget conference committee. With a vote of 87 to 22, the House of Representatives passed the budget amendment, hoping to give their version of the roads bill some more support. “The…

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News Outlets Including AP Sue State House GOP Caucus

Coroner Identifies Spring Hill HS Student Who Died After Collapsing

Bill That Raises Gas Taxes for Road Funding Clears Senate

Lexington Medical Center Officer Hit by Car, Fires on Car, say Deputies

A Conversation to Empower Women

Gearing Up for Midlands Gives

Senate Passes Roads Bill

Spring Hill HS Student Passes Away

Update: CPD Investigates Suspect Shooting Near Walmart

S.C. House Votes to Add Roads Bill to State Budget

Amendment Passes With Vote of 87 to 22

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