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Three Claflin University Students Killed in Collision on I-77

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a triple fatality

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a triple fatality. It happened just before six Thursday evening along Interstate 77 near the Killian Rd. Exit. Troopers say the victims were traveling southbound on I-77 in a Ford Escape when the driver lost control at the wheel, and crossed over into the northbound lanes. Claflin University…

Vote 2016- Trump Allegations/Clinton Campaigns

ABC NEWS– Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump emphatically denied allegations today that he sexually assaulted women, attacking the news organizations that published the reports and assailing the Clinton campaign for what he said was its role in perpetuating the claims. “These vicious claims about me of inappropriate conduct with women are totally and absolutely false,” Trump said at a campaign…

Floodwaters and Damage in Lumberton, NC

Lumberton, NC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia’s Will Kennedy headed to Lumberton, NC, one of the hardest hit areas due to major flooding. Families without homes, businesses under water, the scenes are heartbreaking for the residents in this area. Shelters are being set up , water is being hauled in as search and rescue crews are on the ground.     Categories:…

New Lexington Ampitheater

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–The Town of Lexington has a new spot for entertainment. Town officials have officially cut the ribbon on the New Ampitheater. The Icehouse Ampitheater on West Main Street is a 900 seat venue.   Categories: Lexington, Local News, News Tags: Lexington

Governor Haley Updates Hurricane Mathew Recovery

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Nikki Haley updated residents on the status of recovery from Hurricane Mathew. Haley said Thursday , there has been a fourth death linked to Hurricane Mathew in the state. Haley also said officials continue to monitor the rivers and the flooding situation in the town of Nichols. Haley praised all the crews on the ground, including…

Seasonal Jobs: Amazon Hiring

NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon.com is adding 120,000 seasonal workers in an effort to meet an expected spike in demand during the holidays. The seasonal positions will be created at fulfillment centers, sorting centers and customer service sites in 27 states. The move marks a 20 percent boost from the 100,000 seasonal hires a year ago. The e-commerce giant saw…

Haley: Fourth Death Reported Due to Hurricane Mathew

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A fourth death has been attributed to Hurricane Matthew in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley said during a Statehouse news conference Thursday that a person died in Dillon County earlier this week while trying to move a wire in an area that contained water. Department of Natural Resources Director Alvin Taylor said the Little Pee Dee…

Hurricane Matthew relief effort in Haiti enters new phase

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (AP) _ An international relief effort for victims of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti is entering a more advanced stage. A second U.S. military ship arrived offshore Thursday to help with relief efforts from a storm that the Haitian government says killed nearly 500 people. U.N. convoys and non-government organizations are also now reaching some previously cut-off…

Governor Haley Updates Recovery Efforts from Hurricane Mathew

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– (AP) –South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley updated the public on recovery efforts from Hurricane Matthew Thursday. Haley and South Carolina State Officials addressed the state at a 3pm Press Conference from the State House. A fourth death has been attributed to Hurricane Matthew in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley said during a Statehouse news conference Thursday that…