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Actress Lori Loughlin, husband face new round of charges in college admission scam

(CNN) — Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband have pleaded not guilty to a new round of charges in the college admissions scandal also known as ‘Varsity Blues’. Both Loughlin and her husband are charged with paying bribes, cheating and lying to get their children into desirable colleges. Prosecutors say they paid $500-thousand dollars to a fake charity to get…

Orangeburg police arrest two men accused of deadly September shooting

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) —The Orangeburg  county Sheriff’s Office says two men have been charged in connection to a shooting in September where the victim later died. According to officials, the incident took place around 6:30 on the morning of September 21st along Corona Drive. When investigators responded to the scene they say witnesses reported seeing a woman trying…

Five Points fountain dyed purple in honor of March of Dimes

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  If you drove through Five Points Friday you may have noticed something new in the entertainment district. The Five Points Association and Village Idiot Pizza dyed the fountain purple in honor of the March Of Dimes. Throughout the month of November,  the Village Idiot also plans to hold it’s ‘Pizza for Preemies’ special.  A portion of…

Friday night on ABC Prime time

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s Friday and ABC Columbia is hoping to help you kick off a night of comedy and drama. All of the fun kicks off at 8PM with the comedy “American Housewife’. Tonight it is girls night out, and someone wants to see if she’s still got it. Find out what happens starting at 8PM. You can…

Local Living: Sailing, Concerts and USC v Clemson, plus, weekend events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is a lot going on in the Midlands. Crysty Vaughan takes a look in ‘Local Living’. Friday the City of West Columbia is hosting Fall Back Fest from 6pm-9pm on State Street. We are on the water for this look at Local Living. The Columbia Sailing Club is hosting the 60th annual Midlands Regatta. Nearly 120 boats…

15 yr. old girl charged with murder

Derrick Slater Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–The Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office says a 15 year old girl is charged with murder in the death of a man whose body was found last weekend. Deputies say Derrick Slater’s body was found last Saturday morning along Scales Rd. An autopsy determined Slater died from multiple gunshot wounds. The 15 year old’s identity was not…

Starbucks coming to Bull Street Complex

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Rejoice coffee lovers, a new Starbucks is coming to Bull Street in downtown Columbia. On Friday, officials announced the coffee chain will open a store in the Bull Street District, set to open in the Spring of 2021. Starbucks rendering -Images courtesy Flock and Rally press release Starbucks is just part of the plan. According to a release,…