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Resident Finds Body in Wooded Area Outside of Columbia

IRMO, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a body has been found in a wooded area outside of Columbia. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said a local resident found the body of a male Tuesday evening in Irmo. Lt. Curtis Wilson says investigators believe the body had been there for some time. He says it’s too early to say if foul…

Hurricane Matthew: Preliminary Damage Estimate in Hilton Head

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – Preliminary figures show that nearly one in five structures on Hilton Head Island suffered some damage when Hurricane Matthew struck the island earlier this month. About 3,700 structures suffered some damage in the storm. Almost 400 of them had substantial damage that amounts to more than half of the assessed value of the buildings….

Family Member Speaks about Church Stabbing Case

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A family member is speaking out about a Church stabbing police say took place Sunday in Wedgefield , SC. Billy Lewis is facing attempted murder charges after Sumter Police say he stabbed another man in the church sanctuary at St. Paul AME. Lewis’ relative did speak about the case. ABC Columbia also spoke with officials with the…