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Man in Pajamas Tased, Pepper Sprayed, Arrested
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–A Sumter County deputy was injured Thursday morning while arresting a man in his pajamas. Investigators say they responded to Plowden Mill Rd. Thursday morning to a call of a man in his pajamas blocking the road way. When the deputies tried to arrest Scott Ketchum he fought back. Investigators say Ketchum was tased twice and hit with…
SLED Investigating State Senate Candidate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ State police are investigating allegations a state Senate candidate started an “inappropriate relationship” in 1993 with a then-16-year-old female student _ a claim the Democrats’ supporters call politically motivated. State Law Enforcement Division spokesman Thom Berry confirms it’s investigating Mike Fanning of Great Falls at the request of the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, where Fanning’s former…
Haley Comments on Rigged Election Claim
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Donald Trump’s assertion that the election is rigged has drawn strong reactions from both Democrats and Republicans. Thursday afternoon Governor Nikki Haley released a statement saying “This election is not rigged, and it’s irresponsible to say that it is. Faith in the democratic process is one of America’s greatest strengths, and it’s more important than the outcome…
State Party Leaders to Discuss Presidential Race at University of South Carolina Event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The leaders of the South Carolina Republican and Democratic parties are discussing the impact the 2016 presidential race may have on politics in the state. Jaime Harrison of the state Democratic Party and Matt Moore of the state GOP are talking Thursday at the University of South Carolina School of Law from 6 p.m. to 7:30…
Bluegrass, Bidding and BBQ
It’s time for some Bluegrass, Bidding and BBQ. Click here to find out more about the annual fun filled event.
Additional SC Counties Approved for FEMA Individual Assistance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–FEMA has approved four more South Carolina counties, now eligible for individual Assistance. Residents can apply for aid due to flooding and Hurricane Matthew. The additional counties are Clarendon, Calhoun, Horry and Marlboro. According to SC EMD, assistance can include money for temporary rental assistance and essential home repairs for primary homes, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property…
Flood Relief Donation in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Employees from a major financial institution are still helping with South Carolina’s efforts to recover from historic flooding last fall. On Thursday, the bank is presenting checks totaling $125,000 to United Way of the Midlands, Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity and Home Works of America In all, Bank of America says it has given $400,000…
Heading to the SC State Fair? How about a Burger?
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The food, the rides, the art, all part of the South Carolina State Fair. The State Fair runs through Sunday, October 23 at the SC State Fairgrounds. ABC Columbia’s Dave Aiken hit the midway to try the newest Burger treat: the Quesadilla Burger. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SC State Fair
Governor Haley asks Richland County Rec Commissioners for Reports on Allegations Against Former Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Nikki Haley is asking Richland County Recreation commissioners to hand over reports on sexual harassment, nepotism and intimidation concerning the agency’s former director. Haley says she is considering a request from a majority of Richland County legislators to remove five members of the board for negligence for backing former director James Brown III. Brown resigned…
