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Slager Trial Update

ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A white former South Carolina police officer charged in the death of an unarmed black motorist is expected in court as his federal trial approaches. Court documents show a hearing is scheduled Monday in the federal case against Michael Slager. Attorneys are gathering to discuss the admission of certain experts to testify. Slager’s federal civil rights…
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Lexington Car Seat Safety Check Wednesday

ABC Columbia Staff

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington Police Department is working to keep your little ones safe. The department will host a Car Seat Safety Check Wednesday from 7am to 10am. It will take place at the Chick Fil A at Saluda Pointe off Sunset Blvd. Car seat technicians will be on hand to check out the car seats.   Categories: Local…
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Lyon Street Neighborhood Development

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Helping make the American Dream a soon to be reality, that’s what City of Columbia Leaders are doing in the Lyon Street Neighborhood. The City of Columbia Community Development Department in partnership with Richland County Community Development and the Columbia Housing Authority will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday at 10am. The ribbon cutting will be for…
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Roads Bill Debate Begins on the Senate Floor

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Senators are debating a solution for improving South Carolina roads after house members urged them to make a move. Some senators say they are more than ready to fix state roads. “It’s not the South Carolina Senate that’s blocking the gas tax increase, it is the South Carolina Republican party, the South Carolina Republican senators, and…
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Tax Day Freebies

ABC Columbia Staff

ABC NEWS– The deadline for filing taxes has been extended this year to today, April 18, but that doesn’t eliminate the stress. To alleviate the pain from meeting this dreaded deadline, some companies are offering deals that everyone can enjoy. Whether you are expecting a refund from Uncle Sam or not, Tax Day is now synonymous with deep discounts across…