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Woman Killed in Mall Parking lot

Associated Press,

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a man shot a woman to death in the parking lot of a shopping mall in South Carolina. Charleston police spokesman Charles Francis said the man and woman argued just before the shooting around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Citadel Mall. Francis said in a statement the man drove away and it appears he…
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COMET wants to hear from riders during public session

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you ride The COMET? Officials are hosting a series of listening sessions for the public. According to COMET officials, the sessions allow input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement. Participants are asked to come and share their comments, concerns and their vision for the future of transit in the Midlands. Business owners and…
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“Poor People’s” campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse

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COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) –  “Poor People’s” campaign will meet with lawmakers toady  to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access to clean water and Medicaid expansion for the less fortunate in the Palmetto State. Campaign leaders feel officials to be…
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New film to air at Nickelodeon Theater tackles mental illness

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Photo Courtesy: Tameika Isaac Devine) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need to better handle the reality of life with the illness by holding a question and answer period with a panel of mental health professionals….
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Former Solicitor Dan Johnson pleads guilty to spending taxpayers money for trips and hotels

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) – Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson could be facing jail time after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Johnson admitted to spending more than $44,000 of taxpayers money for personal expenses. “We believe today’s plea is an important step forward,” U.S. Attorney Sherri Lydon said. “The message today is that the law comes in one size. One size fits…
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Suspected gunman dead after 30 minute shootout with Berkley County deputies

ABC Columbia Staff,

(photo: Berkley Co Sheriff’s Office) Berkley Co., SC (WOLO) — What Deputies say started as a argument between neighbors ended in a gunfight with Deputies that left the suspect dead. Authorities say they were responding to a disturbance between two neighbors along Waterfowl Lane in the Huger area of the County officials say had been involved in an argument over…