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Lexington, Local News

Former Gilbert H.S. student accused of going in Lexington school employee’s home to post threat on FB

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — A 17 year old is being held at the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) after Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies say the teenager is accused of posting a threatening message on an Lexington School District One employee’s account. According to authorities, the teenager, who is not being identified because he is a minor, admitted to arresting deputies…
Local News, News, Sumter

Sumter Co. Sheriff’s office mourning loss of officer killed in line of duty

Deadly officer involved shooting in Sumter county, leaves both the suspect and a deputy dead
Crysty Vaughan, ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A deadly officer involved shooting in Sumter county has left both the suspect and a deputy dead, say officials. The Sumter County Sheriff says Corporal Andrew Gillette died after being shot in the chest around 11:30 Tuesday morning. Sheriff Anthony Dennis says the suspect was fatally wounded. According to the Sumter County Coroner’s Office, 56 year old Terry…
Local News

Cleveland Sellers speaks at Black History Month event at Dorn VA

The Dorn VA is celebrating Black History month
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Dorn VA is celebrating Black History month. On Tuesday, an event highlighted the efforts of civil rights activist Cleveland Sellers. Sellers helped the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at SC State University during the civil rights movement. Sellers spoke during the event, adding, everyone celebrating diversity is what helps brings us together. Categories: Local News Tags: black…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News

Local Living: Diana Ross Concert, plus Post Malone on tour in Columbia

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the concert happenings in Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Legendary artist Diana Ross will hit the stage Wednesday in Columbia. Ross is set to appear at the Township Auditorium at 7:30pm. She’s considered one of the most successful recording artists and entertainers of all time. tickets are still on sale. For ticket information click here  https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/2D00576FC6D5A1A4   Post Malone extends the Runaway Tour with a stop in Columbia on Saturday,…
Local News, Politics

SC Democratic Debate: Live update from Charleston

Vote 2020
Alexis Frazier,

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-Candidates are set to take the debate stage in Charleston Tuesday, and all eyes are on the Democratic front runner, Senator Bernie Sanders. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier is in Charleston with what viewers can expect. There is a lot at stake for candidates with this being the last time all of them will be on stage together before…
Local News, News, Politics, State

Only a few days left to vote absentee ahead of Saturday’s primary

With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it's important to make sure you've turned in your absentee vote if you're not voting at the polls on Saturday.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — With the Democratic presidential primary just days away, it’s important to make sure you’ve turned in your absentee vote if you’re not voting at the polls on Saturday. At this point, if you’re voting absentee, it’s best to take it directly to your county voter registration and elections office. If your ballot is not in by…
Local News, News, Sumter

Sumter County Deputy killed in the line of duty

Rob Dew, Crysty Vaughan,

  Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– A Sumter County Deputy has been killed in the line of duty. According to Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis, Cpl. Andrew Gillette died from his wounds in a shooting early Tuesday morning. No other deputies were injured, says Dennis. Sheriff Dennis says the suspect was fatally wounded. His identity is being withheld until family is notified….

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Police: SC man found dead after missing birthday celebration

SC man found dead after missing his birthday celebration
Associated Press,

MANNING, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina authorities say they found a man dead after friends reported he failed to show up for his birthday celebration. The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that 27-year-old Corey Terrell McFadden was reported missing early Sunday. The sheriff’s office said friends went to McFadden’s home late Saturday to pick him up…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment News

Local Living: WWE Monday Night Raw tickets go on sale this week

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 28 at 10 AM
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at ‘Local Living’, get ready to Smackdown. On Monday April 20, WWE Monday Night Raw is returning to the Colonial Life Arena for the first time in nearly ten years. The show will kick off at 7:30 pm and feature South Carolina’s own “Big Show”, Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton and more. Officials say the…
Local News, Politics

Election: 2020 Debate in SC

AP: Democrats unload on Sanders in likely debate preview
Associated Press,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Bernie Sanders is facing an unprecedented assault from his Democratic rivals as the party’s turbulent nomination fight threatens to explode on the debate stage. No fewer than three Sanders rivals unleashed paid attack ads against the Vermont senator for the first time on the eve of Tuesday night’s debate in South Carolina. And several outside groups…