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Local Living: Swan Lake gets ready to Light up for the Holidays and more

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The holiday lights are twinkling across the Midlands. On Wednesday, November 27 you can take a drive and see the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be more than 350 animated light displays. The drive through display runs each night from 6pm to 10pm through December 31, 2019. For more information click here…
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S.C. holds N.C.-based charity in contempt of court, issues bench warrant for CEO

For the first time ever, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court is issuing a bench warrant for the CEO of a charitable group.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — For the first time ever, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court is issuing a bench warrant for the CEO of a charitable group. The group, Miracle House of Hope Ministries, is based out of Charlotte, N.C. Miracle House of Hope is held in contempt after a hearing in court established that the charity was continuing to…
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DPS director will not be back for third term

Associated Press,

SC DPS website Columbia, S.C. (AP)–The director of the South Carolina agency that oversees state troopers says he will not be nominated for a third term. State Public Safety Department Director Leroy Smith wrote an email to his employees Tuesday saying he is disappointed his eight years at the agency is coming to an end. Smith was appointed director in…
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SC DOT restricting lane closures to help with Thanksgiving travel

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As many of you get ready to hit the road, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has an update on traffic conditions during the holiday. SC DOT officials announced they will not close any lanes for interstate work, unless it is an emergency. In a release the SC DOT announced, to help with holiday traffic, the South Carolina…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department release mugshot of murder suspect

Kimberlei Davis,

Jaylen Bell/ASGDC RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jaylen Bell is urged to contact Crimestoppers. Investigators say Bell, 18, is wanted in connection with the killing of Demetrius Floyd, 34, on Sunday, Nov. 24, at a home in the 400 block Dubard-Boyle Road. Bell is to be considered armed and dangerous. If you see…