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Student Hit by School Bus in Sumter Co.

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Sumter County School District say a student was hit by a school bus while riding his bike to school Wednesday morning. Shelly Galloway, the district’s Public Information Officer said in a statement that the fourth grade student was injured as a school bus driver was exiting the bus loop at High Hills Elementary School….

Bill Cleared for Banning Abortion Past 19 Weeks

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– The South Carolina Senate has cleared the way for a bill banning abortion past 19 weeks to become law. The Senate approved legislation 36-9 Tuesday that allows exceptions only if the mother’s life is in jeopardy or a doctor determines the fetus can’t survive outside the womb. The measure’s limited definition of “fetal anomaly” means it would…

WATCH: Dragged Dog Beating the Odds

A German Shepherd is beating all the odds, after being found, left to die, along St. Andrews Road Monday morning

A German Shepherd is beating all the odds, after being found, left to die, along St. Andrews Road Monday morning

Batesburg Man Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — A Batesburg man is facing two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. According to arrest warrants, Cory Douglas Warren, 21, committed the crimes at a Gaston home in January. “Detectives have gathered statements and conducted interviews for more than five weeks as part of this investigation,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “The defendant…

Irmo Little League Set to Kick off Season

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Batter Up. This weekend the Irmo Little League will officially kick off Baseball season with Ppening Ceremonies March 12. According to organizers, for more than 75 years, Little League has provided communities around the world the opportunity for families to connect and for children to come together in a healthy, safe environment to learn the values of team…

Two Die in Logging Truck Wreck in Chester County

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Two people have died after a logging truck and a van collided on state Highway 9 west of Chester.

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Two people have died after a logging truck and a van collided on state Highway 9 west of Chester. Authorities told local media that the van crossed the center line of the highway on a curve and hit the truck around 8 a.m. Monday. Chester County Coroner Terry Tinker said the driver of the van was…

Police: Teen Crashes Stolen SUV Into Telephone Pole

CPD Photo COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A teen suffered serious injuries after crashing a stolen pickup truck into a telephone pole Tuesday morning. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the 15-year-old boy stole a Dodge Ram which was left idling at a Luvalie Street home around 6:30 a.m. After allegedly stealing the vehicle, the teen traveled to the intersection of Mauldin Avenue and…