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South Carolina 6th worst state for domestic violence deaths

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — At the State House Monday a group of Lawmakers met to discuss one of the state’s most pressing problems, domestic violence. Members of the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee met Monday morning. According to the most recent data collected by the FBI, South Carolina is the 6th worst state in the country for the number of women…

Handwritten letter from George H.W. Bush framed in SC Governor’s mansion

H COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During the annual Christmas open house at the Governor’s mansion Henry McMaster revealed a very symbolic piece of history that hangs on a wall in one of the bedrooms. Governor McMaster showed ABC Columbia a hand written letter from former President George H.W. Bush. “He was truly a great man,” McMaster said. “I don’t know of a…

Protect yourself from online hackers during the holidays

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): ‘Tis the season of Holiday shopping and for many of us, shopping online is just so much easier than running to the store. For hackers who are ready to play the Grinch, ‘tis the season to steal Christmas. The season of giving is wonderful, but you don’t want to give hackers information that can lead to headaches…

Columbia Police searching for armed robbery suspect wearing white mask to cover face

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect who is accused of threatening employees at a convenience store and taking cash from the store. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department Violent Crimes Unit released surveillance photos of the armed robbery suspect. Police say, even though the suspect is wearing a white mask to cover his face, investigators…