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SC Governor’s race is most expensive statewide election campaign ever

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) – The 2018 South Carolina race for Governor is turning out to be the most expensive statewide election ever. According to reports, the candidates raised more than $20 million in this year’s gubernatorial campaign. That tops the $17 million mark from the 2010 election. Between July 1 and Oct. 22, Republican Gov. McMaster raised more than $1.6…

The deputies who drove into flood waters, trapping and killing two patients, have been fired

CONWAY, S.C. (WOLO) — Two deputies accused of driving into a flooded roadway, which resulted in the death of two mental-health patients, have been fired. Officials say Horry County Deputies Stephen Flood and Joshua Bishop drove through flood waters on Highway 76, near Little Pee Dee River the night of September 18th. Rains from Hurricane Florence had flooded the area….

Historic Mega Millions jackpot won in Simpsonville

  SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)–  A very lucky person in South Carolina has the winning Mega Millions ticket. The excitement was buzzing at the KC Mart where the $1.5 billion dollar Mega Millions jackpot ticket was sold. Janice Curtis, the Mayor of Simpsonville said it was “off the chart crazy. For it to happen here in Simpsonville, I am just elated.” This…

Columbia Police: Children reportedly taken during a car theft found safe

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — According to Columbia Police, the 3 and 7-year-olds, who were reportedly taken during a vehicle theft at 180 Stoneridge Drive, have been found safe. The 3 and 7-year-olds who were allegedly taken during a reported vehicle theft at 180 Stoneridge Dr. have been found safe. Chief Holbrook will provide an update on the investigation ASAP. pic.twitter.com/58ffCNRlPN…

Public information meeting for Richland County bridge replacement

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement.  The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed bridge replacement projects in Richland County: US 76/378 Bridge over US 601 and US 601 over Colonel Creek.  DOT officials…