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Two South Carolina Representatives React To Being On Train During Accident

  Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Republican members of Congress are now on their way to the GOP retreat on busses but before they took off, ABC Columbia spoke with two of South Carolina’s representatives who were on the train when the accident happened. Representatives Ralph Norman and Joe Wilson say they are okay now. Both of them were on the train…

Carolina Day at the State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The State House will turn Garnet and Black Wednesday for Carolina Day at the Statehouse. According to USC officials, the annual, one-day event, lets lawmakers know that state support is vital for the University of South Carolina to ensure quality, access and affordability. According to University officials, among the topics they will be addressing with lawmakers, are baseline…

Mayor Steve Benjamin Delivers His 8th State of The City Address

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 8th State of The City Address at Columbia College on Tuesday. Benjamin touched on a number of topics like sexual harassment and his vision for the news year. He ALSO highlighted some of last years success and spoke of a promising future. The Mayor starting off, talking about his plans to transform the North Main…

Lexington Police Search for Shoplifting Suspects

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is hoping you recognize one of these two suspects accused of having some sticky fingers at a Department store in the 54 hundred block of Sunset Boulevard. Authorities say the duo was captured on surveillance camera at the Khols where police say they are accused of stealing an estimated 4 hundred dollars…

Senators Stall Personhood Act in Judiciary Committee

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One controversial topic sparked so much conversation Tuesday, it became the main topic of discussion in legislative committee. Senators from both parties raised questions about the Personhood Act before moving it any further in Judiciary Committee. If the act were to become law in South Carolina, constitutional rights would be established for each being, beginning at the…