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Satanic Symbols Painted on Historic South Carolina Church

AYESVILLE, S.C. (AP) -A church in South Carolina that dates back more than 250 years has again been the target of vandals. Salem Black River Presbyterian Church member Dick Dabbs says he discovered satanic symbols and phrases painted on the white columns, sidewalks and doors of the church near Mayesville on Friday morning. Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis says the…

Sumter County Deputy Passes Away From Illness

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriffs Department is mourning the lost of a fellow deputy. Corporal Albert Bernard Thomas died Sunday morning after a brief illness, according to Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis. Thomas was in law enforcement for almost six years, and worked with Sumter County for three years. “He was certainly an asset to the Sumter County…

Knife Attack at Marseille Train Station Leaves at Least 2 Dead

At least two people were killed after a knife-wielding man allegedly attacked people at a train station in Marseille, France, an official said. The suspect was shot and killed by French soldiers after the incident at the Saint Charles train station in the port city in southern France, according to a spokesperson for the interior minister. The spokesperson said terror…

San Juan mayor says focus needs to be on ‘saving lives,’ not Puerto Rico’s debt

The mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, whom President Donald Trump slammed on Twitter for “poor leadership,” said she would meet with the president when he visits the island Tuesday if she is invited to do so. Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz also told ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos on “This Week” that with the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, the focus should be…

CPD Looking For Two Suspects in Armed Robbery Investigation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for two suspects after a armed robbery Sunday Morning. Officers say the robbery happened at the Family Dollar in the 6200 block of North Main Street. While details are limited at this time, officers describe the suspects as two black males. One of the suspects is described as 5’9- 5’ll weighing between 150…

Identities Released of 2 Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Richland Co.

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner has released the identities of the two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide Saturday morning. The shooting incident happened around10:00 a.m. at an apartment complex in the 1300 block of Oakcrest Drive. Coroner Gary Watts said, Kristi L. Bell, 21 died at the scene. An autopsy indicated that Bell died from…

Lil Wayne Didn’t Perform at Colonial Life, Refunds on Hold

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Rapper Lil Wayne was at Colonial Life Arena as a part of the 2nd Annual Fall Ball. Unfortunately, as thousands of fans sat in their paid seats, he didn’t make it inside the building. In a statement released early Sunday, CLA officials said Lil Wayne elected not to enter the building through the venue’s standard safety procedures. Since…

Hurricane Relief Concert in Lexington at Amphitheater

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)— Rocking out to help those in need, a Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert will be held at Icehouse Amphitheater, Saturday. It will take place at 107 West Main Street  in Lexington. Organizers say all proceeds will go to The Salvation Army in relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Maria. Black Water Shine, local country band, will headline…