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Watch: JetBlue Free Flights

Orlando, Fl. (WOLO) — The Airliner JetBlue is giving new meaning to Friendly skies. The Company has agreed to offer free flights to and from Orlando,  Florida for all of the immediate relatives or domestic partners of the victim’s of the deadly massacre. Call 1-800-JetBlue for more information. Categories: News Tags: Jetblue

Police: Community Tips Lead To Discovery of Drugs, Assault Rifle

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An 18-year-old man is facing several charges after community tips lead to the discovery of drugs and an AR-15 assault rifle. Jeramaine Dontay Fanning is charged with larceny, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and possession of stolen weapons. Following community tips about suspicious activity, to include the selling of narcotics in the area of Wilson…

Watch: Celebrating Nat’l Make Music Day

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — If you are looking for a new hobby or just a way to keep your children learning a new summer skill, we have you covered. June 21st is National Make Music Day, and 120 nations and 34 cities will celebrate including Hannah Piano in Seven Acres. The Piano store teamed up with Yamaha to showcase what Time…

Mother Dies Saving Son During Orlando Shooting

(CNN)- A 49-year-old woman who was gunned down in the Orlando nightclub shooting was a mother of 11 who had beaten cancer twice. Categories: National News, News Tags: club, mom, Mother, Orlando, Orlando shooting, Pennsylvania, Pulse, Pulse Shooting, scranton, Terror Attack, victim, wilkes barre

RCSD: Suspects Stole $2K Worth of Merchandise from Two Notch Road Store

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Two suspects are wanted by authorities after surveillance video shows the pair allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a local department store. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Macy’s located at 7201 Two Notch Road. Authorities say the suspects stole approximately $2,000 in merchandise. Citizens with information about…

US Attorney Steps Down Months Before Church Shooting Trial

Bill Nettles (DOJ) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles is stepping down as South Carolina’s top federal prosecutor. Nettles announced in a statement that his final official act as U.S. Attorney would be a Wednesday afternoon address to a Charleston drug court program. He says he’s going back to private practice, where he spent more than 20 years…

Suspects Wanted in Alleged Assault on Lake Carolina Dr.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for several suspects who allegedly assaulted a man overnight on Lake Carolina Drive. Authorities say that around 10 p.m., the suspects assaulted the victim while he was smoking a cigarette. The victim suffered severe injuries to the head and upper body and was transported to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital….

Clinton, Sanders Meet As Primary Season Comes To A Close

  WASHINGTON (AP) – The presidential primary season has come to a close for Hillary Clinton, with a win in the District of Columbia. Tuesday’s contest has no bearing on Clinton’s role as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, but it does mark a transition in the lengthy primary fight between her and Bernie Sanders. The two Democrats met Tuesday night,…

SC Primaries Foretell If Opposed Senate Leaders Return

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s primaries could foretell the fate of Gov. Nikki Haley’s proposals in her final two years in office. Tuesday’s elections represent Haley’s last chance to change who runs the Republican-dominated Legislature while she’s governor. Her incumbent targets include South Carolina’s most powerful lawmaker, Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman of Florence. Voters will decide whether…