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Amtrak train appears to have been on wrong track in crash that killed 2, SC governor says

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COLUMBIA, SC (ABC NEWS)– A Miami-bound Amtrak train appeared to be on the wrong track when it collided with a freight train in South Carolina early Sunday morning, killing two people and injuring 116, officials said.  http://abcnews.go.com/US/amtrak-passenger-train-collides-freight-train-sc-injuries/story?id=52826058 The two people who died were the train conductor and engineer, said Margaret Fisher, the Lexington County, South Carolina, coroner. South Carolina Gov….
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Gov. McMaster Tours Damage, Reception Site

Rob Dew,

A spokesperson with the governor’s office says Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state and local emergency response officials today, Sunday, February 4 at approximately 10:00 AM. The governor will update the public on the Pine Ridge train incident.

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Healthy Super Bowl Eats from DHEC

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chicken wings and nachos are staples for many when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday foods, but there are some healthy alternatives and tips for the big game.  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has some tips to keep your Super Bowl party and game day treats, a healthy one. According to DHEC: Start your…
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Amtrak Officials Briefing Passengers Following Crash

Rob Dew,

Photo Courtesy: @LCSD_News   Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say Michael Jerew from the Amtrak Raleigh office is now briefing the passengers of the Amtrak crash who are at the reception site. Deputies say officials are working to clear the train of all luggage and belongings and get those items to the rightful owners. Deputies…

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Woman in Labor Among The Dead in South Carolina Wreck

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DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a woman in labor and her unborn baby were killed along with two other people and another baby still in the womb after a SUV ran off the side of a road into a ditch in South Carolina. Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones says all 11 people inside the vehicle were ejected in…
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Columbia Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A man wanted for attempted murder is now behind bars. Columbia police arrested Kentrell Thompson Friday night. Officers say on December 5, 2017 Kentrell and his twin brother Kent Thompson Jr. allegedly shot a man several times at a convenience store in the 3900 block of West Beltline. Kent was arrested on January 22nd. The twins are charged…

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CPD Investigating Deadly Shooting

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-  Columbia Police are investigating after a man was found shot to death on Saturday. The shooting happened at 3000 Beaumont Avenue. Upon arrival police say a male victim was found dead. Information is limited at this time. If you have info to help investigators, call Crimestoppers 1-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News, News