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US Supreme Court refuses to hear Episcopal church case

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The US Supreme court is refusing to hear a case from South Carolina churches upset with the Episcopal Church’s decision concerning ownership of property. Monday the Nation’s highest court denied a request by the Diocese of South Carolina to reverse a decision by the State Supreme Court which ruled last year that the National church owns…

What to expect at the polls tomorrow

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Just hours away from the 2018 primary elections which will set the stage for the November elections. Lines could be long, but the process is quick. It only takes minutes for you to make a difference. But, with familiar faces on the ballot, experts are predicting a higher voter turnout for these primary elections. Chris Whitmire,…

Man accused of illegally recording girls showering on Myrtle Beach yacht

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE) — A man has been arrested on a voyeurism charge in Myrtle Beach, according to online booking records. William Richard Hilliard, 49, of Cherryvale, N.C., is accused of recording young girls who were showering on his yacht, according to testimony during a bond hearing Monday afternoon. He was booked into the Myrtle Beach jail on Monday around…

USC Political Science Professor Previews Primary Election

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Tuesday, South Carolinians will hit the polls to elect their candidates for November. Experts from USC said these are going to be some really tight races, especially the Governor’s race. Many citizens are excited to get out and vote. “Yes, absolutely, first thing in the morning,” Lauren Wells said, a Blythewood resident.  “Absolutely, absolutely. It’s a key part…

IHOP is now IHOb; restaurant changes focus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Last week IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, tweeted that it was changing its name to IHOb. Social media was buzzing after the cryptic announcement. Monday (6/11), the restaurant chain finally revealed the mystery the “b” stands for: burgers. The restaurant said the name change is only a temporary marketing campaign designed to remind people that…