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Richland County Deputy Charged With “Hindering Arrest”

ABC NEWS– Officials say a Richland County deputy is charged for “hindering arrest.” Deputies say Liza Grazoli showed up to a traffic stop where Kershaw County deputies were questioning her son, Victor Ortiz, for a possible DUI. Police say Grazoli started recording the incident, ignoring orders to get back into her patrol car. Grazoli faces a “hindering arrest” charge. Richland…

Haley Applauds House Vote to Un-Fund Guantanamo Transfers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Nikki Haley is applauding a U.S. House vote to bar the federal government from spending money on any prisoner transfers from the Guantanamo Bay prison. Haley said in a statement released to The Associated Press on Thursday that moving prisoners from the Cuba facility “is a risk the people of South Carolina aren’t willing to…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Nearly 1,250 farmers in South Carolina will get more than $35 million in aid for their losses during last October’s massive floods. The Department of Agriculture said in a news release Thursday that 88 farmers will receive the maximum award of $100,000, while the smallest amount approved was $164. The Legislature approved the aid this year…

United Way Day in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to enjoy a good breakfast and help the United Way of the Midlands. United Way Day kicks off Friday, at 8am , at the SC State House. United Way day is a time where the Community Impact Partners help people find volunteer opportunities to become a champion for a child, say officials. Guests are asked…

SC Drought in Coming Years Possible, say Experts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – Experts warn the Carolinas will face droughts and deluges in coming years. The Charlotte Observer reported that scientists, farmers and water managers met in Charlotte this week to try to figure out how to deal with coming dry weather. And the sudden deluges the experts say will become more common. They cited the extensive flooding in…

Watch: Jubilee Festival in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The 38th Annual Jubilee Festival is set for Saturday. It’s a free event with  dancers, musicians and storytellers. Organizers say the Jubilee brings together all aspects of culture and fun to celebrate South Carolina’s black history  on the grounds of the Mann-Simons Site in downtown Columbia.  Here’s ABC Columbia’s Grace Joyal. Categories: Local News Tags: Jubilee Festival