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Audit Raises Concerns About Richland County Penny-Tax Program

The South Carolina Department of Revenue is Investigating the Penny-Tax Program for corruption, fraud, and illegal activity.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — A report from the South Carolina Department of Revenue is raising concerns about the Richland County Penny-Tax Program. According to a letter from Department Director, Rick Reames, a review of the program revealed instances of corruption, fraud and several instances of illegal activity by individuals and companies associated with the program. In a news conference…
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State Motto Will Appear on New SC License Plate

Kimberlei Davis

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin issuing a new South Carolina license plate and sticker during the next few months. The new license plate reflects a strong South Carolina theme with the palmetto tree and crescent moon in indigo with a white background. The state motto, “While I Breathe, I Hope,” is…
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Man Wanted on Multiple Counts of Attempted Murder in Orangeburg Co.

Kimberlei Davis

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted on multiple counts of attempted murder after he allegedly fired multiple shots into a Santee home. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said Jonathan Green fired shots into a residence on Omega Court after a couple exited a vehicle following a car chase from Orangeburg to Santee. Ravenell said…

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SC Law Agencies Kick Off Holiday Safe Driving Blitz

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The state Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies are kicking off their annual holiday safe driving campaign. News conferences are being held around the state Tuesday to announce the Sober or Slammer campaign through the end of the year. It’s an effort to crack down on driving under the influence during the holidays….
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Woman Dies After Telling Deputies She Was Hit by Truck

ABC Columbia Staff

KERSHAW, S.C. (AP) —  Lancaster County sheriff’s deputies are trying to determine what happened to a woman who said she was hit by a truck shortly before dying over the weekend. Sheriff Barry Faile said in a news release that officers were called to a farm in Kershaw around 8 p.m. Saturday, where a man told deputies a woman told…

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Postal service races toward Christmas Eve finish line

On the busiest mailing day of the year nationwide, U.S. Postal Service workers are working around the clock to get your packages where they need to be on time
Grace Joyal

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — On the busiest mailing day of the year nationwide, U.S. Postal Service workers are working around the clock to get your packages where they need to be on time. At the Columbia Postal processing and distribution center in West Columbia, close to 1,000 employees move your letters and packages off to their destination, or home…
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RCSD Continues to Investigate Weekend Shootings

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating three separate shooting incidents from the weekend.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating three separate shooting incidents from the weekend. As of Monday afternoon, Sheriff Leon Lott said they are continuing to investigate but all 3 might be gang or drug related. “We’re still actively investigating them,” said Sheriff Leon Lott. “What’s happening to us is victims are refusing to cooperate with…

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Utility company files suit against Town of Lexington and EPA

Utility company Carolina Water Service is suing the Town of Lexington and the Environmental Protection Agency
Grace Joyal

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — Utility company Carolina Water Service is suing the Town of Lexington and the Environmental Protection Agency. CWS tells ABC Columbia it filed the suit in U.S. District Court Friday. Lexington Mayor Steve MacDougall says he learned about the lawsuit Monday morning and he was shocked. He says up until last Thursday, the town was negotiating with CWS to…