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First Jurors in Dylann Roof Trial to Report Monday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The laborious process of jury selection is getting underway in the federal death penalty trial of Dylann Roof, the white man charged in the deaths of nine black parishioners gunned down during a Bible study at a Charleston church. The 22-year-old Roof is charged with hate crimes, obstruction of religion and other counts in the June…

Golf Legend Arnold Palmer Dead at 87

Arnold Palmer reacts after his ceremonial tee shot before the first round of the Masters golf tournament Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) PITTSBURGH, PA (KABC) — Arnold Palmer, considered one of the greatest golfers ever, has died at age 87, according to the U.S. Golf Association. In a professional career that started in 1955, Palmer…

Construction to Close Main Entrance to Owens Field Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to take a new route if you are headed to the main entrance at Owens Field Park.   City officials say it will close to traffic on Monday, Sept. 26 due to the park’s new construction and renovation project, the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced.   Visitors must use the South Ott…

National Day of Remembrance at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The National Day of Remembrance will take place Sunday at the State House. Organizers say it will include a silent march and a memorial service. Officials with the South Carolina Chapter of Parents Of Murdered Children (POMC), theState Office of Victim Assistance (SOVA) and the South Carolina Crime Victims Ombudsman (CVO) will host the Annual Day of…