COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Members of faith and law enforcement communities are voicing support for a bipartisan bill that would make it tougher for someone like Dylann Roof to buy a gun in South Carolina. Emanuel AME Church pastor Eric Manning told lawmakers Tuesday he supports the measure to extend background checks from three days to five. Mount Pleasant Deputy…
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Southeastern Conference women’s basketball head coaches and the Associated Press tapped South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson the SEC Player of the Year for the third time, making her the first to earn the award that often.
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LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A former midlands assistant principal left court Monday (2/26) morning accused of having a sexual relationship with a high school student. Former Airport High Assistant Principal, Dawn Diimmler, 44, was in bond court Monday. Documents say she had sex with a student she allegedly loved. Diimmler was issued a $30,000 PR bond. She faces two…
The Cosby family is mourning the death of one their four living children.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– A family is grieving the tragic loss of 14-year-old Tiquan Taylor, also known as Ty by friends and family. The Gray Collegiate Academy student was a budding football and basketball star. Now, not only is his family grieving, but also his sports family. “It’s still striking my heart that he’s gone. Over a game,” Jacues Carlos said, Taylor’s 9-year-old…
Hundreds line up to bid a final farewell to America’s Pastor as he lies in repose.
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – ABC Columbia received a report from a concerned parent of a student at Lakewood High School in Sumter County regarding a fight that broke out on school grounds on February 20. There is a video of the fight circulating on Facebook. Sumter County deputies say they are currently investigating the altercation and charges could be filed…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- A historically Black university in South Carolina is teaming up with the first fully accredited university in Africa for a unique research partnership. Administrators from Africa University in Zimbabwe visited Claflin University Monday to work on finalizing the details of their new collaboration. “This partnership is one between two United Methodist-related institutions that develop pathways for students and faculty from…
