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Woman goes to store to quench thirst walks out with 250k

Courtesy: SC Lottery Columbia,SC (WOLO)— SC Education Lottery always says you can’t win if you don’t play, this case a woman did just that unintentionally. Lottery officials say a Bowman woman bought a soda and a lottery ticket, and it was the ticket that quenched her thirst. Saying, “I wasn’t thirsty anymore,” she admitted after winning $250,000 on the In The Money scratch-off….

RCSD arrest man accused of stealing items for sale on social media sites

Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man they believe is connected to multiple robberies. Terry Johnson Junior is charged with five counts of Grand Larceny after deputies say he would reach out to people selling items via social media or Craigslist and expressed interest in buying an item before authorities say he would…

Democratic presidential candidate Castro campaigns in SC

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic candidate Julian Castro was in town Thursday afternoon. The former director of the department of housing and urban development met with members of the south Carolina democratic black caucus at pacific park for a round-table discussion on bringing an end to gun violence. Castro will visit Beaufort and Charleston Friday.   Categories: Local News, Politics

Preparing for Hurricane Dorian to make landfall

(CNN) — As hurricane Dorian draws near, Florida’s governor has declared all counties in a state of emergency. The state-wide declaration is a result of the uncertainty of the storm’s track. Governor Ron Desantis says he wants to give everyone ample time to get the resources they needs before the hurricane makes landfall. While it’s still too early to determine…

Dorn VA unveils simulator center to help train UofSC medical students

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —University of South Carolina medical school students and veterans affairs employees just got a massive upgrade. Thursday afternoon the Dorn VA Medical Center unveiled it’s new simulation center. The simulation center is designed to put training physician’s through trauma, emergency, and advanced cardiac situations without the added risks. The new center will train Dorn VA employees, medical…

U.S. Both Army General and Medal of Honor recipient meet with Fort Jackson graduating soldiers

After completing 10 weeks of basic training, about 1,300 soldiers have now officially graduated from Fort Jackson.

After completing 10 weeks of basic training, about 1,300 soldiers have now officially graduated from Fort Jackson. For the first time, graduates heard from recently appointed U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Commander Gen. Paul Funk.