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SC House Member Leaving after 10 Years

GREER, S.C. (AP) – One of the South Carolina House’s conservative voices is leaving after 10 years. Rep. Tommy Stringer said he has accomplished much of what he wanted since he was first elected in 2008, but decided he was ready to leave. The Republican from Landrum says he considers his biggest accomplishments to include the creation of a state…

Ready! Shoppers Hits Stores Early on Thanksgiving

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tis the season…. every year Black Friday gets earlier and earlier… And this year some stores opened on Thanksgiving afternoon, before the turkey was even cold. Thursday night shoppers were already taking advantage of the deals, many say the earlier the better. At JC Penney at Columbiana Center, the lines were long. The doors opened well before 6pm…

St. Peter’s and First Baptist Church Make Thanksgiving Feast For Those Less Fortunate

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– It Is a long-running tradition here in Columbia.  Hundreds in the community gather at the Coliseum for a special thanksgiving meal, prepared by more than 200 volunteers. “I believe there’s nothing like being around your family, your friends, the individuals you grew up with, you know, to share a nice meal with. To all come together and…

Church Thanksgiving Feast for the Community

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A long-running tradition in Columbia is helping feed the less fortunate in our community. The special Thanksgiving meal was prepared by more than 200 volunteers from two area churches, St Peters Catholic Church and First Baptist Columbia. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers takes us to there. “I believe there’s nothing like being around your family, your friends, the individuals…

Cayce Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)–Cayce Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect, accused of robbing the Corner Pantry at 2931 Charleston Hwy in Cayce on November 22nd. Police say the suspect grabbed at his waist to indicate he had a gun and went behind the counter to get the money from the clerk. Police say the suspect also grabbed a wallet from a customer….