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Multiple Agencies Responding to Possible Drowning in Lake Murray

Alexis Frazier,

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and several agencies are responding to a possible drowning in Lake Murray. A witness said an adult male jumped into Lake Murray from a pontoon boat to cool off but has not resurfaced. Deputies say the call came in around 6:15 p.m. RCSD’s Marine Patrol, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources…
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President Trump wishes Arrington well after accident

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Politicians and friends from across the country are sending thoughts and prayers to Republican U.S. House candidate Katie Arrington after she was seriously injured in a car crash in South Carolina. President Donald Trump posted on Twitter he was thinking about Arrington. U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford also sent prayers to Arrington over Twitter. Arrington defeated Sanford in…

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Vice President Pence to Visit Myrtle Beach Saturday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Vice President Mike Pence is in the Palmetto State Saturday. According to his campaign, Pence will travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Vice President will participate in an event for Governor Henry McMaster ahead of Tuesday’s GOP Runoff. President Donald Trump will be in West Columbia Monday at 6pm for an Election Eve rally with McMaster, according…
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Katie Arrington seriously injured in deadly wrong-way wreck in Charleston County

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Lowcountry elected official Katie Arrington is in a local hospital after she and a friend were seriously injured in a deadly wreck in Charleston County late Friday night, authorities say. Arrington, 47, has undergone surgery for treatment of her injuries, and is recovering in a local hospital, spokesman Michael Mule confirms. Arrington, of Summerville, is a South Carolina…
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USC football player arrested for assault, accused of pushing woman down stairs

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Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A USC football player is facing assault charges after an incident last weekend. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says 22-year-old Gamecock safety Javon Charleston was arrested on Sunday (6/17) and now faces charges of assault and battery and breaking and entering. According to the incident report Charleston tried to contact a female acquaintance but when she did…
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Piano festival hosts national competition at USC

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Music filled the capital city Friday (6/22) as the Southeastern Piano Festival came to town at USC. The Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition also took place. Each summer, the festival brings performers and young piano talent from across the country to the school of music. The festival continues Saturday at 7:30 p.m with the winner’s recital….
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City of Columbia opens splash pads to help you survive the heat

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – To assist the community in staying cool during the extreme summer heat, the City of Columbia has set up misting stations in several of the City’s parks. According to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher,…