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Man Acquitted After Testifying Shooting Self Defense

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A man who tried to have the murder charge against him thrown out under South Carolina's so-called ``stand your ground'' law has been acquitted during a trial
ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A man who tried to have the murder charge against him thrown out under South Carolina’s so-called “stand your ground” law has been acquitted during a trial. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that a Charleston County jury acquitted 31-year-old Dustin Backman on Wednesday. Backman had been charged with murder in the shooting death of…
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Suspect Wanted for Robbery, Assault

Kimberlei Davis

Michael Qualls FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) — Forest Acres police are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed and assaulted a victim early Wednesday morning. 29-year-old Michael Qualls is accused of robbing and assaulting the victim in the 4400 block of Bethel Church Road on March 16. Authorities say the victim was treated for minor injuries. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged…
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VIDEO: Sanford Picked for Cuba Delegation

U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC 1st District) will be among a handful of republicans traveling to Cuba with President Barack Obama.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC 1st District) will be among a handful of republicans traveling to Cuba with President Barack Obama. The former South Carolina governor has worked in the past to lift the travel ban between the U.S. and Cuba. The majority of those on the trip will be democrats. The delegation leaves on Sunday…
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Watch: Senate Debates Refugees Bill

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Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina senate is debating a bill that would create a stricter vetting process for refugees who come to South Carolina through the federal government’s resettlement program. Senator Kevin Bryant says the bill will require refugees placed in the palmetto state to register with the Department of Social Services who will then coordinate with…
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RCSD Says Farewell to K-9 Robby

Kimberlei Davis

Photo: RCSD Information for this article was provided by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with deep sadness announced the death of one their our own, K-9 Robby. At age 2, K-9 Robby a Belgian Malinois came to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in April of 2009 from Holland. Once he…
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Watch: Governor Haley Says County Councilman Out of Job After Tax Plea

ABC Columbia Staff

Kelvin Washington COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a county councilman recently sentenced for failing to report nearly half a million dollars in income is out of a job. In an executive order obtained by The Associated Press, Haley declared vacant the Richland County Council seat held by Kelvin Washington. Washington was charged in January with failing to…
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Lexington Prosecutor Won’t Seek Re-Election After DUI Arrest

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Donnie Myers COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina prosecutor recently charged with his third-alcohol related offense is not seeking re-election. Lexington County prosecutor Donnie Myers said in a news release Wednesday he will not run again for the office to which he was first elected in 1976. Myers’ current term expires in January and he reaches mandatory retirement in December…