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Sumter mom faces child neglect charges after turning herself in

A mother who went missing a week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges, after leaving her two young children alone
Grace Joyal

SUMTER, S.C. – A mother who went missing a week ago has turned herself in and is facing child neglect charges, after leaving her two young children alone. 27-year-old Shardae Evette Davis, of Ritz Mobile Home Park in Sumter, was charged Friday with two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child. She was booked at the Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center. If convicted, Davis faces fines set at…
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Midlands enjoying a little Snow

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – -Snow that began to fall early Saturday morning began to pick up pace and lightly blanket decks, lawns and cars. ABC Columbia Viewers sent in photos of the snow from Northwest Richland County, Columbia and Lexington. Residents enjoyed the snow flurries, the good news it did not impact roads. Chief Meteorologist John Farley says…

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City’s Financial Workshop Postponed due to Weather

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Due to inclement weather, the Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop that was scheduled forSaturday, January 23, has been postponed. The Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop dates have been moved to the following days: January 30, 2016 February 6, 2016 February 13, 2016 For more information, please call Community Development at (803) 545-3373. Categories: Local News Tags: Columbia,…
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A Body Found in Johns Island, SC

Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island
ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies say they have not ruled out foul play in the death….
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Columbia Police Continue Search for Suspect Wanted in Assault

Kimberlei Davis

Photo courtesy of CPD COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Authorities have released surveillance pictures of a man suspected of assaulting a man early Thursday morning on Greene Street. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the suspect allegedly punched a male in the head, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete at the 2000 block of Greene Street. The…
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Watch: Winter Weather Update mid-day

Colder Air continues to impact eastern South Carolina
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A powerful low pressure system continues to move north and east over the Deep South, and the Midlands of South Carolina is seeing its share of winter weather. Significant cold air stemming from a high pressure system near the Great Lakes is forcing itself through the moisture moving through the southern United States, and that is leading…
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Closings and Delays for Friday

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Various offices and schools will be closed Friday, January 22nd due to the severe winter weather. School Closings and Delays: Fairfield County Schools: Closed Friday Kershaw County North Central Area Schools: Operating on a Two Hour Delay Friday (This includes: Baron DeKalb Elementary, Bethune Elementary, Midway Elementary, Mt. Pisgah Elementary, North Central Middle and North Central High)…
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Watch: Road Closures Still A Problem In Some Areas After Floods

Several roads in Eastover remain closed after the historic floods causing traffic for residents.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —  More than 3 months after the historic floods, residents in Eastover are still feeling the impact with several road closures across the region. “Now, I have to drive all the way up Garners Ferry, make a left turn on Reese Road, go all the way by G-mart then come back down so it’s a thirty minute…