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Couple Overdoses Simultaneously in Front of Kids

Mar 2, 2017 9:26 AM EST

An Ohio couple were arrested on child endangerment charges Tuesday after each was discovered overdosed, according to police, in separate locations in the company of their children.

Sessions Twice Met with Russian Ambassador in 2016 Despite Denial

Mar 2, 2017 8:35 AM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

Attorney General Jeff Sessions met twice with Russia’s ambassador to the United States during the 2016 presidential election season, the Department of Justice confirmed, at a time when he was a close adviser to then-candidate Donald Trump. Sessions later did not disclose those discussions when questioned under oath during his confirmation hearing.

Mental Health Advocates Push this Session’s Issues

Mar 2, 2017 8:08 AM EST

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Citizens will gather in the State House rotunda Thursday for Mental Health Advocacy Day. The press conference takes place at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Speakers will include S.C. Dept. of Mental Health Director John Mahill, members from the National Alliance on Mental Issues and numerous state representatives and senators. Good Morning…

Suspect Drowns After Trying to Escape Sumter Co. Deputies

Mar 1, 2017 11:31 PM EST

Alexis Frazier

Sumter County Officials find suspect drowning after they say he ran from a license check point.

6 White Knoll Students on School Bus Burned by Steam From Cooling System

Mar 1, 2017 11:22 PM EST

Alexis Frazier

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Authorities say six soccer players riding inside a school bus were scalded when steam and hot water from the cooling system in the bus sprayed inside the vehicle. Lexington School District 1 spokeswoman Mary Beth Hill said in a news release that the bus from White Knoll High School had the mechanical problem on Interstate 20 in…

AP: Accountants in Oscar Flub Off The Show

Mar 1, 2017 4:11 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

The president of the film academy says the two accountants responsible for the best-picture flub at Sunday’s Academy Awards will never return to the Oscar show.

House Passes Bill Raising $600M Additional Yearly for Roads

Mar 1, 2017 3:43 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff

The House has passed a bill that eventually pumps $600 million yearly into fixing South Carolina’s roads after defeating efforts to offset a gas tax increase with income tax cuts.