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Update: RCSD says 15 year old being held in connection to stabbing at A.C. Flora HS

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland County Deputies say they are investigating a stabbing incident at A.C. Flora High School. According to deputies, they responded to the incident at the school, around Noon, involving a student that was injured. Deputies say two female students got into a fight and one female stabbed the other. The injured student was taken by ambulance to the…
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Fort Jackson Police look for suspects accused in attempted child abduction

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Fort Jackson Police need help locating suspects they say are accused of attempting to abduct a child while on the military base. According to an alert posted on the military installations Facebook page on Saturday, the Fort Jackson Police Department is actively investigating the incident that reportedly took place at the intersection of Imoden and…
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Prices at the Pump on steep climb in Carolinas, says AAA

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you feel like you are paying more at the pump? According to AAA, gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas and across the country. South Carolina’s $2.15 average is 11 cents higher than last week and 14 cents higher than last month, yet remains 10 cents cheaper than last year,  says a spokesperson for…
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Fomer SC Prosecutor to enter guilty plea

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _By Meg Kinnard A former South Carolina prosecutor facing dozens of federal charges related to the misspending of public funds is set to enter a guilty plea. Federal prosecutors say Dan Johnson is slated to plead guilty to wire fraud during a hearing scheduled for Tuesday in Columbia. The charge carries a possible sentence of up to…
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Basketball Players ‘Hoop it Up’ for displaced Allen Benedict residents

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some players were hooping it up for good cause over the weekend. These folks hit the hardwood to help the displaced Allen Benedict residents. Friendship Baptist Church and the South Carolina Universal Basketball Association teamed up to sponsor the exhibition game. Organizers say all the proceeds will go to help the residents who were evacuated from their homes…
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Harambee Festival draws big crowds to Benedict College

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Black History month came alive over the weekend at the Harambee Festival at Benedict College. The annual celebration of African-American culture featured plenty of food, music and art. Organizers and attendees say it’s a great way for the community to explore culture with food and fun. Categories: Local News Tags: Benedict College, Harambee