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Foundation Complains About Cross at Seneca Water Plant

SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ A foundation has filed a complaint about a memorial cross embedded in the stonework at Seneca's water treatment plant
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SENECA, S.C. (AP) _ A foundation has filed a complaint about a memorial cross embedded in the stonework at Seneca’s water treatment plant. Multiple media outlets reported that the Freedom From Religion Foundation says the cross is an unconstitutional display that amounts to government endorsement of Christianity. Seneca city administrator Greg Dietterick says the city has no comment. The cross…
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Guns Seized Near Shooting Incident at Columbiana Mall

Kimberlei Davis

Photo: Columbia Police Department COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Guns seized near Columbia Centre mall after police responded to a call of shots fired on Saturday are being processed to determine whether or not is connected to the incident. Authorities say officers located a book bag while searching a wooded area adjacent to the mall containing several air soft guns. The guns resemble a…
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Midlands Tech celebrates Black History

A legacy of education was honored Monday as part of Midlands Technical College's Black History Month program.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A legacy of education was honored Monday as part of Midlands Technical College’s Black History Month program. During a ceremony, Harbison Junior College was highlighted. The school served as a college for black students during segregation. Harbison College was founded in 1882. In 1979 the site was acquired by Midlands Tech. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
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Former Camden Officer Accused of Watching Porn, Touching Himself in Public

Kimberlei Davis

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A former police officer is finding himself on the other side of the law after being charged with misconduct in office. 41-year-old Marshall Hardin, II allegedly watched adult pornography on his personal cell phone while rubbing his gentials on December 13 at Woodpark in Camden, officials say. Hardin, a former officer with the Camden Police Department, then exited…
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Police Arrest NC Man Wanted in SC In Child Pornography Case

Kimberlei Davis

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WOLO) — Police charged a North Carolina man wanted in South Carolina with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Investigators say 22-year-old Bryan Dozier, of Kings Mountain was arrested on Thursday, February 18  after an investigation with the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. The investigation allegedly began with Gaston County investigators assisting agents from Lexington with…
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Stomps in SC

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(WOLO) Columbia, S.C., —   The GOP rivals may have come and gone, but now Democrats are making their way to the Palmetto state for their first in the South Primary set for Saturday  February 27th. Bernie Sanders not leaving anything to chance has already started hitting the campaign trail here in the Capital City. Sunday Sanders attended Brookland Baptist…

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Heart Fair Set for Columbia Convention Center

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Getting your heart ready for good health. The Lexington Medical Center will host a free Heart Fair at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.  The event will take place Sunday, February 28 from Noon to 4pm. According to event organizers , you can find out how to reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease by participating in free…
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RCSD Investigating Suspicious Death at Motel 6

Kimberlei Davis

Leon Myers/Photo RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say that they are investigating a suspicious death at a motel on Nates Road. Lt. Curtis Wilson with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to a room at the Motel 6 located at 7541 Nates Road around noon on Saturday. Deputies found a male who…