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Rnc Night 2
National News, Politics

Trump family takes center stage during night two of the RNC

A look back at the highlights of the second night of the Republican National Convention
CNN,

(ABC News) — First Lady Melania Trump headlining night two, the Republican National Convention Tuesday along with other members of the Trump family, as well as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as well as other GOP leaders. Mary Moloney has a look at some of major moments from night two of the Republican National Convention. Categories: National News, Politics

News, State

Police arrest man accused of shooting at group of Trump supporters

Associated Press,

FORT MILL, SC (AP) – Authorities say a man has been arrested and accused of firing gunshots near a gathering of President Donald Trump’s supporters along a South Carolina road. Major Bryan Zachary of the Fort Mill Police Department said no one was injured in the incident Monday evening. Sgt. Bill Rhyne of the South Carolina Highway Patrol said about…

W11 P Dog Honored
Local News, News

Local dog rescue recognized for helping community during COVID-19 pandemic

A local dog rescue is being recognized by TD Bank for their work to help people and pets in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Maria Szatkowski,

Camden, S.C. (WOLO) — A local dog rescue is being recognized by TD Bank for their work to help people and pets in the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Danny & Ron’s Rescue, in Camden, was founded in 2005. Since then, founders Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta have saved the lives of over 12,000 dogs. “Have a little phrase of…

Sentencing Reform
Local News, News

Advocates call for reversal of decades-old “tough-on-crime” statutes in South Carolina

Several had a chance to be heard at Tuesday's Sentencing Reform subcommittee meeting
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A group of South Carolina lawmakers listened to testimony Tuesday morning from several people fighting for lighter restrictions on prison sentences across the state. This was one of the first meetings held by members of a House committee focused on reforming law enforcement and their relationship with minority communities. The full committee, chaired by House Majority…

Postal Service
Local News

Postal Workers in Columbia Picket to ‘Save the Postal Service’

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Postal workers in Columbia joined others across the country Tuesday, in what they called a ‘Picket to save the Post Office’. The effort, organized by the American Postal Workers Union, is designed to call on Congress to provide 25 billion dollars in support for the Post Office, stop mail slow-down policies, and ensure public confidence in voting…
Local News, News, Richland

Columbia police arrest suspect in hit and run

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they have arrested a suspect in a hit and run involving a pedestrian. Investigators say Johnny Ace Perry, 54, is charged with Hit and Run with great bodily injury, failure to render aid, and driving under suspension. Police say Perry hit a 47 year old man around 8:30 Monday night on Columbia College…

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Local News, News, Sumter

Police: Sumter man arrested with drugs, cash, guns

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–A Sumter County man is facing charges after deputies say marijuana and meth were found in his home. Investigators say Tamar Brown is charged with trafficking methamphetamines, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Deputies say they also found three guns and more than 15 hundred dollars cash in…