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15th annual “Give to Gain Gala” celebrates Special Olympics

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The community is giving back to South Carolina’s bravest athletes through an annual gala. The 15-th annual “Give to Gain Gala” brings business and community together to celebrate the Special Olympics. The proceeds from the gala go towards building more year round programs for the athletes. Special Olympics South Carolina provides year-round athletic training and…

Dashcam of officers claiming Newberry native, Georgia Southern QB had cocaine on hood of car; it wasn’t

SALUDA COUNTY, SC (WJCL) – Authorities have released dash cam video from an arrest involving starting Georgia Southern Quarterback Shai Werts, who’s from Newberry. Werts was pulled over in Saluda County for speeding when officers noticed a white substance on the hood of his car. Werts adamantly tried to explain to officers it’s not what they think it is. Watch…

“Heartless” is how ex-girlfriend describes man accused in Sumter murder, disappearance of 5 year old

Sumter, SC (WOLO) — All the red flags were there. Allegations of a murder suspect’s abusive past is now coming to light. Daunte Johnson is accused of killing a woman and a five year old girl. Friday night his ex-girlfriend spoke with ABC Columbia’s Morgan Fogarty about the man she describes as “heartless.” Categories: Local News, Sumter