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Richland Co. officials address Penny Tax audit

Tim Scott,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County’s administrator addressed reports of an audit from the South Carolina Department of Revenue alleging mis-spending of millions by the county’s penny program. Leonardo Brown read a prepared statement saying he couldn’t comment too heavily on the audit since it’s part of ongoing litigation between the county and the department of revenue. However, he says his team…
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Spring Valley High School sends Make-A-Wish kid on Disney Cruise

Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted 209 wishes last year, thanks to community donors and volunteers.
Maria Szatkowski,

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Make-A-Wish South Carolina granted 209 wishes last year, thanks to community donors and volunteers. One of those partners is Spring Valley High School, which has raised money to grant wishes the past five years. This year, students are sending LJ Thomas and his family on a Disney Cruise. “He is super excited about going on…
National News

North Carolina man makes toys by hand for the less fortunate

CNN,

(CNN) —  Some less fortunate families have trouble getting gifts during the holidays. that’s where an 80-year-old from North Carolina comes in. He makes toys by hand and donates them. Akilah Davis has more with Jim Annis, a man who may certainly carry the Christmas spirit. Categories: National News
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Southwest Airlines reaches a deal with Boeing over loss revenue

CNN,

(CNN) — Southwest Airlines has reached a deal with Boeing over lost revenue from the grounding of the 737 max planes. The airline says it plans to share the $125 million dollar settlement with its employees. Southwest is the largest operator of 737 max planes with 34 jets in its fleet. So, when two 737’s crashed and killed hundreds grounding…
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Man accused in five points shooting sentenced to 40 years

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The man accused of a 2018 shooting in five points was sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty in the fifth judicial circuit court. Authorities say Arthur Jones Jr. pleaded guilty to three counts of attempted murder, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Columbia Police say in March of 2018, Jones shot…
Lexington, Local News

Lexington Police search for man accused of multiple assaults

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Lexington PDSuspect: Calvin Simpson Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a suspect accused of assault and battery. According to authorities, 38 year old Calvin Simpson has active warrants for an alleged attack on a female victim that authorities say sent her to the hospital. Officials say, just after 1 this…
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You can still be an ‘Angel’ to a child in need this holiday

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Salvation Army is working to help Santa deliver presents to children in our area. This year, community members are supporting 25-hundred children in the Midlands thanks to your donations made to the ‘Angel Tree Project’. Thousands of toys are coming in to the warehouse, but you still have time to give. The salvation army is…