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Newberry deputies arrest woman reportedly seen chasing a man while shooting at him

ABC Columbia Staff,

Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) — The Newbery County Sheriff’s Office spent several hours searching for a woman they say was involved in a shooting that took place Tuesday evening. After searching the immediate area, deputies say they received a tip from a witness and were able to locate the the suspect identified as Marshanna Anderson. Deputies say they located her…

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Local News, News, Richland

SCANG to conduct night flying exercises

ABC Columbia Staff,

Hopkins, SC (WOLO)– Officials with the SC Air National Guard say to not be alarmed if you see military aircraft in the skies over the Midlands this week. According to a news relaese the 169th Fighter Wing will conduct night flying exercises over the next few days. The SC Air National Guard has trained and drilled in the Midlands since…

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Lexington, Local News, News

Midlands man sentenced for drug trafficking

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington Co., SC (WOLO)– Officials with the US Attorney’s Office say Reginald Pearson, 40, of West Columbia has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to distributing meth. According to officials, courtroom evidence shows that between November ’22 and January of ’23 Pearson distributed more than 900 grams of methamphetamine and 28 grams of cocaine…

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Local News, Local Sports, National News, National Sports, News, Richland, South Carolina Sports, Sports, State, USC Gamecocks

Watch: National Champion Gamecocks honored at White House

ABC Columbia Staff,

Washington, D.C. (WOLO)–The National Champion Gamecocks Women’s basketball team was honored today at the White House. President Joe Biden and Head Coach Dawn Staley addressed the media and those in attendance. The team also presented the president with a No. 46 South Carolina Basketball jersey In 2023-24 South Carolina became just the fifth program in NCAA history to complete an…

SC State Fair
Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News, Newberry, News, Orangeburg, Richland, Sumter

Discount SC State Fair tickets available

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina State Fair is right around the corner. Starting September 10th through October 8th, discount tickets are available at Circle-K locations and on the state fair’s web site. For more information go to www.scstatefair.org The South Carolina State Fair runs from October 9th through the 20th. Categories: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Local News,…