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Kamala Harris on campaign trail in the Midlands this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, will be in the midlands Saturday. According to the campaign, Harris will speak at the South Carolina NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration at the Brookland Baptist Banquet & Conference Center in West Columbia. The event starts at 6pm Saturday.   Categories: Local News, Politics Tags: kamala harris, Vote 2020

State rests case in sentencing phase of Timothy Jones Jr. Trial

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday, the State rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. trial. Last week, a jury found Jones guilty of murdering his five children. On Friday morning, prosecutors called former teachers of the children to the stand, some giving emotional testimony. The defense called several witnesses before court adjourned for the day. Court…

World Creativity series brings Venezuela to Capital city

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Art Center went Venezuelan Thursday night. The Art Center continued its World Creativity series this month introducing us to Venezuelan culture. Organizers say this hidden paradise is filled with music, dancing and delicious exotic dishes. Event organizers say the purpose of the monthly cultural arts series is to expose guests to various cultures in…

Gilbert man accused of beating his grandmother to death arrested

(photo courtesy: Lexington Sheriff’s Dept.) Lexington, SC (WOLO) —  Lexington County deputies have charged a Gilbert man with murder after authorities say the man beat his grandmother to death. Deputies say, 30 year old Dustin Edward Hoff, has been charged with Murder for the beating death of his grandmother, identified by the Lexington County Coroner as 77 year old Elaine…