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Former Camden Officer Accused of Watching Porn, Touching Himself in Public

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…

Police Arrest NC Man Wanted in SC In Child Pornography Case

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…

Sen. Bernie Sanders Stomps in SC

(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…

Heart Fair Set for Columbia Convention Center

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…

RCSD Investigating Suspicious Death at Motel 6

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…

Watch: To Kill A Mockingbird Author Dies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_American writer, Harper Lee, famous for her race relations novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" has died

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_American writer, Harper Lee, famous for her race relations novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” has died. The classic won Lee the 1961 Pulitzer Prize.  Harper Lee was 89 years old. Categories: Local News Tags: Alicia Barnes, Harper Lee

Robertson, Sanford Support Cruz

Phil Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame appeared at Cruz events in Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Ted Cruz had a celebrity guest Friday campaigning along the coast. Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame appeared at Cruz events in Charleston and Myrtle Beach. A Washington Post poll released Friday has Cruz in a distant second behind Donald Trump with Marco Rubio just behind. The Texas senator also picked up an endorsement. Friday afternoon…

WATCH: Gov. John Kasich Profile

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — This week on ABC Columbia, our team is profiling each GOP candidate ahead of the first in the south primary. High off his success in New Hampshire, where he finished 2nd, presidential hopeful John Kasich continues his quest towards the oval office. “I don’t know if you noticed, we did pretty well in New Hampshire,”…