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New this AM: Sales Tax Holiday Underway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The sales tax holiday is underway in South Carolina. Shoppers across the state are getting those back to school lists ready for some savings this weekend. During the 17th annual tax free holiday which runs from Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7, South Carolina shoppers are expected to save an estimated $2.25 million, according to the…
Watch: Dylann Roof Assaulted in Jail
Charleston, SC (WOLO)– Accused Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof was assaulted in jail Thursday, say authorities. Roof was beaten in the shower area by another inmate according to the Sheriff. Roof was beaten in the head and body and suffered minor injuries, say deputies. An inmate has been named in the assault but will not face charges at this point….
Watch: Missing Richland Co. Man Found Dead
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Department say a 60-year-old man that was missing has been found dead. Garry Beasley was last seen by his family on August 2, leaving his residence on White Birch Circle and was headed to work in Sumter, Richland County Sheriff’s officials said Wednesday. Beth Rousseau reports. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Missing…
Chapin Police Investigating Infant Death
Authorities say the Chapin Police Department and the Lexington County Coroner’s Office are currently investigating a stillborn infant death that occurred Wednesday in Chapin.
Grand Opening of the Main Street Public House
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and other elected officials celebrated the opening of a restaurant offering ‘casual cuisine’ during a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday morning.
Carowinds Employees with Visas Getting Kicked Out of Country
The 27 Carowinds employees, all foreign workers, were fired after they were accused of underage drinking and running from the police in a hotel parking lot.
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WATCH: Columbia Non-Profit Brings Kenyan Teens to Dance at USC
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Watch: City Council Addressing Five Pts. Flooding
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Stores in Five Points are still cleaning up after Monday Night’s flood. And the City of Columbia is keeping a close eye on the Five Points District. At Large City Councilman Howard Duvall says the city has spent millions to improve the drainage, but adds a sewer component to a project near Rocky Branch could help. Columbia City…
