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Bond Denied for Suspected Jewelry Thief

A judge in Atlanta has denied bond for a 24-year-old woman accused of robbing jewelry stores across the South.

ATLANTA (AP)– A judge in Atlanta has denied bond for a 24-year-old woman accused of robbing jewelry stores across the South. Federal Magistrate Judge Linda Walker said Thursday that there’s a risk Abigail Lee Kemp would flee or be a danger to the community if released. Federal prosecutors have accused Kemp and 35-year-old Lewis Jones III of teaming up to…

New Command Sgt. at Ft. Jackson

The Army's largest training installation welcomed Fort Jackson's new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony.

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (AP)–The Army’s largest training installation welcomed Fort Jackson’s new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony Thursday. The ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont Christian was held at the Solomon Center. Christian takes responsibility as the most senior enlisted officer from outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. William Hain. Christian comes to the position after serving as…

Nighttime lane closures planned for I-95 at US 301 Interchange in Orangeburg County

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans nighttime lane closures on Interstate 95 while a contractor dismantles the old US 301 overpass bridge in Orangeburg County. The schedule is as follows: Monday, Jan. 18, and Tuesday Jan. 19: one southbound lane will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, and Thursday,…

California Lottery: We Have a Powerball Winner

Lottery officials have announced the numbers drawn for Wednesday night's record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot

Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials have announced the numbers drawn for Wednesday night’s record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning six numbers were 4-8-19-27-34 and Powerball 10. Minutes after the numbers were revealed, the California Lottery announced that they have a #Powerball jackpot winner. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball is played in 44 states…

WATCH: Rescued deer provides support for Pelion woman

A Pelion woman rescued a deer, not knowing the emotional support he would offer as she cares for her dying father

PELION, S.C. (WOLO) –There’s no question that animals can offer a special kind of support in stressful or tragic situations. We’ve seen the impact therapy dogs have in nursing homes, hospitals and schools, but one Pelion woman is getting through difficult days with a different kind of furry friend by her side. Donna Aaron rescued a baby buck ten months…

Suspect charged in connection with Lady Street murder

Michael Antonio Robinson COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect has been charged in connection with the shooting death of man that occurred on Lady Street early Saturday morning. Authorities say 23-year-old Michael A. Robinson is charged with murder. The victim has been identified by the Richland County Coroner Gary Watts as Rodney Francis II. Investigators believe the shooting incident was not a…

Video: Senate Committee Advances ‘Right to Try’ Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, a Senate subcommittee advanced a bill that would help terminally ill patients get access to experimental drugs. The bill advanced unanimously in Wednesday’s subcommittee. If made a law, the bill allows terminally ill patients to have access to drugs that are not yet approved by the FDA, but have passed phase one of the…

Sheriff: Two suspects wanted for armed robbery of special needs man

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) —  Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are requesting the community’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted for kidnapping and armed robbery of a victim with special needs. Authorities say that on Wednesday, December 20, 2015 the victim was walking down the 3000 block of Broad River Road when he was approached by two male suspects who forced him into the vehicle at…