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Protestors at Lindsey Graham’s Columbia Office over Government Shutdown

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some Federal workers rallied in front of Senator Lindsey Graham’s Columbia office to voice their concern over the government shutdown. On Thursday, demonstrators protested, saying the shutdown is impacting people in our area, in a big way. we spoke with Tangela Graves who works at the Federal prison in Salters, South Carolina. The protest included representatives from…

We’re kicking Restaurant Week off at Villa Tronco

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Bon appetite! Its Restaurant Week once again in Columbia. The annual celebration of dining out on the town runs from Thursday through January 20th. The ten day food fest allows diners to experience all the Midlands’ culinary scene has to offer. to find out what restaurants are participating and their menus, go to https://restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/city/columbia/ Categories: Digital Exclusives…

Check your Lottery tickets: $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Lottery says a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a Publix in Columbia. Do you have the winning ticket? According to a release from Lottery officials, a Powerball ticket sold in Columbia for Wednesday night’s drawing is worth $50,000. The ticket was purchased at Publix Super Markets #829 at 4611 Hardscrabble Rd, according to lottery officials….

Former HS administrator enters second plea, accused of sex with student

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  A former Air Port High School assistant principal has entered a second guilty plea in connection to an improper relationship with a student. The Lexington Co. Clerk of Court’s Office confirms to ABC Columbia that Dawn Diimmler pleaded guilty in December to 2nd degree harassment. Diimmler was sentenced to either 30 days in jail or a…

Murder suspect arrested accused of shooting a man to death

Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — A Bamberg County man is charged with murder after a man’s body was found off a highway in Orangeburg County. Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 55-year-old Stanley Dixon for the fatal shooting of another man. Investigators responded to multiple reports of a body off of Highway 301 near Cope. An autopsy…

A look inside South Carolina’s 97th annual inaugural ball

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Henry McMaster is officially the 117th Governor of South Carolina. The Columbia native took his oath of office Wednesday morning, at night he celebrated at the annual inaugural ball. “I’d like to ask you to join me in welcoming the 117th governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster and first lady Peggy McMaster.” McMaster and first lady Peggy graced…