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Kershaw County deputy struck by vehicle outside school

Deputy Chelsea Cockrell is expected to be released from the hospital Thursday

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — While directing traffic outside Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning, a Kershaw County deputy was struck by a car, and had to be taken to the hospital. Deputy Chelsea Cockrell had her blue lights on and was wearing a reflective vest when around 7:10 a.m. Thursday, a driver hit Cockrell. Witnesses say the driver was going…

Welcome to the Halloween Capital of the world

(CNN) — The scariest time of year is almost here, but for one town in Minnesota it’s also the best time of the year they recognize year round, and celebrate like Halloween is going out of style. Here’s the thing.  The residents say the celebration is an Anoka tradition, dating back centuries and it’s not going anywhere any time soon….

Be prepared for November 5th elections

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- It is almost time to head to the polls toncast your ballot November 5th, which gives you a little bit of time left to get your ducks in a row. If you have not already registered to vote in the November 5th election, you will have to sit this one out since the deadline to do so has…

Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on ‘heartbeat bill’

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state’s proposed abortion legislation also known as the  ‘heartbeat bill,  meaning if passed,  abortions would not be legal in cases of rape or incest. The Medical Affairs Subcommittee voted 4-3 Wednesday along party lines to advance the bill to the full committee. (see more…

More than 200 USC students forced to move into new dorms mid-semester

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than 200 USC students forced to move out of their dorms because of the university’s plans to improve. After just moving into Cliff apartments on USC’s campus, 215 freshmen will have to move again. “It’s really infuriating to me because they didn’t figure out this housing stuff before they let us know that we are getting evicted,”…