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Irmo man gets 40 years for 2019 murder of Lexington woman

Joseph Henry is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime

Image: LCSD Lexington, SC (WOLO) –The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says an Irmo man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, with no chance of parole for a 2019 murder. During a jury trial held in Lexington County, two people testified that while riding in the car with 30 year old Joseph Randolph Henry, and the victim 25 year…

Facebook, Twitter remove president’s post claiming COVID-19 is less deadly than flu

The company confirms the post was removed fro breaking 'COVID-19 misinformation'

(CNN)— Facebook on Tuesday removed a post from President Trump in which he falsely claimed that Covid-19 is less deadly than the seasonal flu. Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed the company removed the post for breaking its rules on Covid-19 misinformation. President Trump has, by his own admission, played down the threat of Covid-19. Now, while battling his own bout…

Local party leaders react to SCOTUS ruling on state’s witness signature requirement

Republicans consider the ruling a victory, while Democrats say it only disenfranchises voters

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re planning on voting through the mail, you now need a witness sign off on your ballot. The Supreme Court decided Monday night that South Carolina would reinstate a witness signature requirement that has been on the books for decades. Since 1953, South Carolina voters have had to have someone sign off on their ballot…

Richland County opening satellite polling places for absentee early voting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Starting on Wednesday, October 7, there will be a series of satellite polling places throughout Richland County, where voters can come and cast their votes. Monday marked the first day of early voting for the November election, and thousands showed up at voting offices across the state to make their voices heard. Richland County officials say more locations…