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Democratic SC Governor Hopeful Marguerite Willis Picks Running Mate

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Democrat hoping to become South Carolina’s next governor has announced a state lawmaker as her running mate in this year’s election. Florence attorney Marguerite Willis said Tuesday on Twitter that she had selected state Sen. John Scott as her pick for lieutenant governor. Scott has represented Columbia in the state Senate since 2009. He previously served nearly…

Lexington man charged for misconduct with minors

David Parker, 69 Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County detectives have arrested a man in connection with two separate criminal sexual conduct with a minor charges. Officials say 69-year-old David Parker is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 11 and criminal sexual conduct with a victim between 11-14. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon…

Special Olympics Rallies to ‘End the R Word’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Special Olympics Athletes, friends and family rallied at the State House…putting an end to the r-word. Hundreds gathered at the State House Tuesday to stand in solidarity with the “Special Olympics of South Carolina” by no longer using a word demeaning to those thriving with mental challenges. Organizers say more than 2 thousand students, parents and faculty from…

Sheriff: Maryland school shooter killed himself; resource officer hit teen’s gun

FILE – This Tuesday, March 20, 2018, file photo, shows crime scene tape around Great Mills High School, the scene of a shooting in Great Mills, Md. In a statement released Monday, March 26, 2018, authorities said the student who fatally shot a female classmate at the school died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) GREAT MILLS,…

Financial Analysis on Nuclear Reactor Utility

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina utility can stay afloat without collecting much of the $37 million in monthly nuclear charges from customers. That’s according to a financial analysis commission by the state Senate and reported on Tuesday by the Post and Courier of Charleston . The study by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm Bates White shows lawmakers can temporarily…

Democratic SC Candidate for Governor Picks Running Mate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Democrat hoping to become South Carolina’s next governor has announced a state lawmaker as her running mate in this year’s election. Florence attorney Marguerite Willis said Tuesday on Twitter that she had selected state Sen. John Scott as her pick for lieutenant governor. Scott has represented Columbia in the state Senate since 2009. He previously…

Meet Toad: The City’s Pet of the Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here is a friend Columbia Animal Services are hoping you’ll hop at the chance to bring home. Meet Toad, this 11 month old Pit Bull Mix is the shelter’s pet of the week. The folks at the shelter say toad is full of life and loves other dogs and children. If you would like to give ‘Toad’…

Former school board member: ‘Africans should be sent back to Africa’

  LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -According to a spokesperson for Lexington Co. School District One former board member Grady Harmon Jr. submitted his resignation Monday after concerns were raised over a post to social media over the weekend. ABC Columbia News submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for that post which was a reply to a meme on the…