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SC bill would bar requiring transgender choice of bathrooms

The bill introduced Wednesday by Sen. Lee Bright would also require multi-stall bathrooms on public property to be designated and used "based on biological sex."
ABC Columbia Staff

// ​_ // ]]> COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina senator wants to bar local governments from requiring businesses to let transgender people use the bathroom of their choice, saying he’s taking a “stand for decency and common sense.” The bill introduced Wednesday by Sen. Lee Bright would also require multi-stall bathrooms on public property to be designated and…
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Lake Murray water release set for Thursday

SCE&G to release water from Lake Murray to aid in Swift Water Training Drills
Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SCE&G will release water from Lake Murray into the Lower Saluda River beginning Thursday. The releases will continue on April 8, 9, 15 and 16 so the Columbia Fire Department can conduct swift water training. The water will be released as early as 5 a.m. on the scheduled days and will continue until as late as 5…
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Watch: RCSD Says Goodbye to Fallen K9

ABC Columbia Staff

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said goodbye to one of it’s own. K9 officer Robby, who died of cancer last month, was laid to rest with the full dignity and ceremony afforded his human comrades. It was an especially somber occasion for Robby’s handler Max Anderson who says losing the four-legged friend is…
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Gov. Haley Tours Flood Damaged Homes

ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday morning, Governor Nikki Haley and flood disaster relief coordinator Kevin Shwedo toured several homes being rebuilt in Sumter after the historic floods left them completely destroyed. “Although, the sun is shining and the water is gone, the damage and devastation throughout the state is still there,” said Governor Nikki Haley. To help rebuild,…
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‘Persons of Interest’ Sought in Hit-and-Run

Kimberlei Davis

  Courtesy of CPD COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Officers with the Columbia Police Department need the community’s assistance in identifying three persons of interest related to a hit and run investigation. Officer say that two males and a female were involved in verbal and physical altercation with the 18-year-old female victim and her friends near 748 Harden Street on Sunday,…
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Cookout for Kids BBQ Fundraiser Needs Volunteers

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A local children’s home is hosting one of its biggest fundraisers and they need a little help from the community. How does fresh off the grill barbecue, homemade baked goods, live music and 30 vintage cars sound? The Epworth Children’s Home needs at least 100 volunteers to help with the upcoming cookout benefiting their residents. The…
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Massey of Edgefield Chosen to Lead Republican SC Senators

ABC Columbia Staff

Shane Massey/Twitter COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Republican senators have chosen Edgefield Sen. Shane Massey to lead their caucus. The chamber’s controlling party unanimously elected the 40-year-old senator Wednesday following a closed-door luncheon. No other senator was publicly considered. Massey replaces Sen. Harvey Peeler of Gaffney, who stepped down Tuesday after 11 years as majority leader. Massey says it’s…
Orangeburg

Orangeburg Hospital Makes Job Cuts, Leaves Some Unfilled

ABC Columbia Staff

trmchealth.org ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg hospital is eliminating just over 30 jobs, reducing hours for 27 other employees and leaving an additional 30 positions vacant in order to save money. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports the Regional Medical Center is making the moves to ensure the hospital can continue to serve the community in the future….
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Two bodies found in Lexington Co. identified

The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The identities of two bodies found inside a Lexington County home Sunday have been released by investigators. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher says 80 year-old Leonard Williams and 70 year-old Lillie Thompson were found in a home on Double Eagle Circle during a welfare check just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Sheriff’s deputies say they are investigating…