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Myrtle Beach Concert to raise money for Hurricane Florence victims

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – A concert is set in South Carolina next month to raise money for Hurricane Florence victims. The 10-hour Hurricane Florence Benefit Concert is set Nov. 11 at the TicketReturn.com Field, home of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans minor league baseball team. Performers scheduled to appear include Michael Ray, Carly Pearce, Love & Theft and the Davisson…
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Lieutenant Governor candidates have debate ahead of Midterm elections

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two women hoping to be South Carolina’s next Lieutenant Governor faced off in their first and only debate ahead of the November 6 election. Republican business woman Pamela Evette and Democratic State Rep. Mandy Powers Norrell disagreed on a number of issues during Monday nights debate. Evette is a newcomer to politics, but says that gives her an…
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Richland School District football stadiums get a facelift

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – On Monday morning, Richland School District held a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling renovations at the stadium at Lower Richland. District officials say the improvements include a new press box, new bleacher and a new track. Later this week, district officials will unveil stadium improvements at Memorial Stadium and mark the completion of the new Keenan High…
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Honor the Dream food drive kicks off Monday

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  It may seem like you have plenty of time, but before you know it Christmas will be here. One area program wants to make sure you can help some who may be less fortunate before getting lost in the holiday hustle and bustle. Starting Monday October 29th, the City of Columbia will kick off their annual…
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17-year-old boy shot and killed answering the front door

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  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in an apartment now his family is looking for answers. ABC Columbia spoke with some of Cody Presher’s family who said he was answering the front door of the apartment when he was shot and killed.  “He was always goofing around and laughing. Like he always made jokes even if…
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$5.5 million arts and science center announced at Ben Lippen

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A midlands school announced a major expansion Monday (10/29) morning. Ben Lippen held a ground breaking ceremony for its new Center for the Arts and Sciences. School officials say the first phase of the $5.5 million dollar project includes expanding opportunities in chemistry, robotics, and visual arts. That’s also not the only construction happening on the…