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Richland Co. Deputies Say Mother Choked Five Month Old, Threw Her Against a Wall

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies say the mother of a five month old is facing attempted murder charges. Deputies say on Saturday, at approximately 12:30pm, they responded to the 100 block of Wilcox Road in reference to an assault. Deputies say 20 year old Jacklyn Sellers hit the five month old girl , choked her, and threw her against a wall….
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SC DOT Releases Winter Storm Report -Shuts Down Shift Operations as Winter Weather Ends

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)––The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced Saturday evening that it is shutting down shift operations, as wintry precipitation has ended. According to the SC DOT, on-call crews will continue to monitor road conditions and respond if appropriate.  The good news tonight, say DOT officials, is that all interstates are currently in good condition. Motorists are encouraged to…

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Update: Richland Co. Deputies Searching for Attempted Murder Suspects in Two Notch Shooting

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC  ( WOLO) —  Richland County sheriff’s deputies say they are looking for suspects in connection with an attempted murder Saturday, at the intersection of Two Notch and Parklane Roads. Deputies say the suspects fired shots from a vehicle striking two male victims in the upper body. According to investigators,  the victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. Call Crimestoppers at…
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Crafty Feast Indie Craft Fair: Handmade Gifts and Treats

Crysty Vaughan

Columbia, S.C. ( WOLO)  — If you are searching for a Christmas gift, the Annual Crafty Feast may be just the place for that holiday treat. With more than a hundred handpicked artisans from across the southeast, from local areas as well as from Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina. All goods are handmade or artistically repurposed, say organizers. Goods…

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Wildlife Officials Help Move Manatees from South Carolina Coastal River

ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Wildlife officials have moved 10 manatees found near a warm water discharge pipe in a South Carolina coastal river back to their more traditional winter home in Florida. SeaWorld officials said veterinarians checked each one of the manatees captured last week near the Kapstone Paper and Packaging mill on the Cooper River. Officials told media outlets…
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Showers in Midlands, Possible Snowflakes, No Accumulation

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You can expect showers on Saturday morning with possibly a brief period of some wet snowflakes. The possibility of snowflakes would mostly north and west of Columbia, according to Chief Meteorologist John Farley. Farley says don’t expect any accumulation. Then it’s just cold for thevrest of the weekend, says Farley. Categories: Local News, News
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US Economy, Employment Growing

ABC Columbia Staff,

(WOLO) – Employers nationwide added 228,000 jobs in November. The unemployment rate is at a 17-year low of 4.1%. Also worth noting, the government says the economy grew 3.3% in the most recent quarter which is the best since 2014. The stock market is also sitting at record levels. Categories: National News, News