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Wild boars determined culprit in series of upstate horse attacks

Greenville, SC (WOLO) — – SLED investigators say wild boars are to blame for a series of attacks on horses in the upstate. The joint investigation involved five incidents that took place within a four-week span of time across both Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Authorities say animal tracks consistent with hogs, video evidence and the sighting of boars in the…

SC attorney general calls for Columbia Mayor to repeal two gun ordinances

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The state’s Attorney General is questioning the legality of two gun ordinances passed by Columbia City Council this year. The ordinances pertained to gun free school zones and extreme risk protections. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued his opinions regarding the ordinances claiming they undercut your second amendment rights. In a letter directed at Columbia Mayor Steve…

Two people are injured after train hits tractor trailer

Berkley Co, SC (WOLO) — Two people were hurt when a train slammed into a tractor trailer in Saint Stephen this morning and witnesses captured the entire incident all in video. Berkeley County officials say it is unclear whether the driver was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates. Categories: Local…

Columbia police investigating shooting that left two injured

Image:CPD Columbia, SC ( WOLO)— The Columbia police Department is actively investigating a shooting they say took place in the 5700 block if Randall Avenue this evening. According to authorities, an officer was patrolling the area when he heard gun shots and began circling the area to investigate. Officials tell ABC Columbia arou d the same time they received a…

Judge upholds Republican party decision for no presidential primary

Columbia, SC (WOLO)— A judge has upheld the South Carolina Republican Party’s decision not to hold a 2020 presidential primary. In the order released Wednesday  Judge Jocelyn Newman wrote, the law does not give plaintiffs a legal right to a presidential preference primary, and the court will not substitute its own judgement for that of the General Assembly or the…

SC flu season is here with a vengeance

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — More and more people across the state are starting to come down with the flu. South Carolina health officials say nearly 100 people have been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms already this year. State health experts are calling on people to get their flu shot before getting family members sick this holiday. click here to see what…

Pair of S.C. lawmakers push for Equal Rights Amendment ratification vote

Only one more state needs to ratify the amendment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A Constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal rights for men and women could become a topic of debate in the State House. Even though it’s been nearly fifty years since the Equal Rights Amendment fell into the hands of state legislatures, a pair of South Carolina lawmakers are filing a joint resolution to encourage ratification and make the amendment…