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Roadway shooting suspect arrested for attempted murder

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A man accused of shooting at a truck in West Columbia last week has been arrested for attempted murder. According to the Lexington the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Fuller, 29, was arrested Tuesday (6/12) in Sumter by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. LCSD says Fuller shot at a man who…

Police: Gas station employee arrested for shooting customer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A gas station store employee has been arrested after allegedly shooting a customer. Columbia Police say Antar Daralhaj is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Investigators say Saturday (6/9) afternoon Daralhaj was arguing with a customer over a gas charge at the Obama gas station on Farrow Road. As the customer…

Governor McMaster addresses Firefighters

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster spoke with hundreds of firefighters from across the state in town for the Fire and Rescue Convention. The week-long convention allows emergency responders from across the state to come together and learn life-saving techniques  and get a look at the latest technology. Governor McMaster says South Carolina’s firefighters represent the finest our state…

Alan Wilson receives endorsements before June 26th runoff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Representative Micah Caskey gave their support to incumbent Alan Wilson in the runoff election for Attorney General. Koon explained that Wilson’s support of law enforcement and legal experience were key factors in today’s endorsement. Wilson will faces Lexington representative Todd Atwater in the runoff on June 26th.   Categories: Local…

Harpootlian runs for Senate

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he’s entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson in District 20. Harpootlian says he’s distressed by the culture of corruption he sees in the Legislature and says the body could benefit from someone not looking…

John Warren gets endorsed by Catherine Templeton and Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  Two former GOP candidates hope to change the tide after endorsing John Warren for the nomination, rather than his opponent, current Governor Henry McMaster. Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and Catherine Templeton are fully behind John Warren, that could put his numbers above the 50% margin, which would make him the GOP Candidate in November.     “If you…