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Prosecutor: Roof Federal Case Conflicts With State, Holidays

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The state prosecutor trying accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof says trying Roof in federal court in November for hate crimes and other charges interferes with both his scheduled January state trial and the victims’ and jurors’ holidays. Roof’s federal trial stemming from the Emanuel AME shootings is set for Nov. 7 and attorneys say it…

Watch: Technology Brings Home Missing Boy

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) — A 15 year old autistic boy is back with his family safe and sound after wandering away from his Woodboro Dr. home Sunday night. The teenager’s mother Ardelia McDaniel explains that it’s not odd for her son to walk away from their house. She tells ABC Columbia, “I used to break down and cry because…

No Charges Filed for Georgia Teen Found Rolled in Gym Mat

Federal authorities announce October 31, 2013 they will conduct a formal investigation into the death of 17 year-old Kendrick Johnson. (Credit: Johnson Family) (CNN) – There will be no charges filed in the 2013 death of Kendrick Johnson, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday, citing insufficient evidence in the Valdosta, Georgia, case. A medical examiner determined in 2013 that Johnson…

Police: Expired Tags Lead To Arrest For Drugs

Daniel Dale Browder SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 52-year-old Edgewater Drive man was arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop. A Sumter County deputy stopped Daniel Browder’s vehicle around 9 p.m. on June 19 on Starks Ferry Road for an expired tag, officials say. According to sheriff’s officials, Browder was able to provide a valid SC driver’s license,…

Watch: A “Bear”y Scary Sight

New Jersey (WOLO) — It’s official! Summer is here and with the heat everyone is trying to find cool ways to relax, including one wild animal who took over one family pool. Click here to see which uninvited guest that jumped in a neighborhood pool for a dip. Categories: News Tags: bear, jersey, pool

Watch: Alligator Attack Victim Laid to Rest

Orlando, Fl. (WOLO) — A 2 year old dragged off by an alligator during a family vacation at a Disney resort is being laid to rest. The family says their overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support they’ve received from the public since the tragedy, now they are asking for one thing they say they really need in order…

Watch: Skills &Drills Kicks Off

Columbia,SC. (WOLO) — School is out but that doesn’t mean your kids have to stop learning. If you’re looking for something to keep the busy this summer you don’t have to go far. The city of Columbia is offering a Skills and Drills event to help them hone in on their athletic abilities, learn new ones, and get out and…

Solstice, full moon mark summer’s official arrival

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The summer solstice marks the season’s official arrival around the globe Monday. In the United States, summer begins at 6:34 p.m. on the East Coast. That’s when the Sun reaches its highest point in Earth’s sky. Monday also marks the longest period of daylight of the year. The days will get shorter beginning Tuesday until Dec. 21,…