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Watch: Veterans Rally at SC State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans rallied at the State House Wednesday for the importance of the military. Music, guest speakers and information were on hand for those in attendance. Veterans putting the focus on the needs of South Carolina’s Military and Veterans. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crysty Vaughan, Veterans

Alan Wilson: Dismiss Special Prosecutor’s Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Attorney General Alan Wilson wants South Carolina’s highest court to dismiss a lawsuit from a local prosecutor he appointed to head up an investigation into legislative corruption. Wilson late Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to throw out a legal challenge from Solicitor David Pascoe, whom he says became powerless when Wilson fired him last month….

Watch: Family Shares Story, Advocating for Caregivers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to the Alzheimer’s Association 84,000 South Carolinians are living with Alzheimer’s, but this is only a small portion of those impacted. The association says 300,000 caregivers are struggling and sacrificing to care for their loved ones in the Palmetto State alone. The Sullivan family knows from firsthand experience the emotional and financial tolls of the…

RCSD Investigating Suspicious Death in Eastover

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they are investigating a suspicious death in Eastover. Authorities say that when deputies arrived at the boat launch at McCords Ferry Road and Two Rivers Road just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, they found the victim inside a vehicle. Details are limited at this time. Stay with ABC Columbia…

RCSD Offers “Internet Exchange Safety Zones”

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department now offers exchange safety zones for citizens who sell, purchase, and  exchange items via social media. Sheriff Leon Lott says the public exchange zones will also serve as a place for those who are co-parenting to meet for child drop-off and pick-up. The “Internet Exchange Safety Zone” signs are located in the parking…

Watch: Wednesday Headlines

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Here’s a look at news making headlines Wednesday morning. Out of the State House Veterans will rally from 10am-1pm Wednesday. Roads and construction funding will be up for debate at the State House. Lawmakers are working on a plan to fund projects. Also happening today at 2pm Governor Nikki Haley and Local Sheriff’s from across the area…

Senate Takes Up Energy Bill After 2-Month Delay for Flint

WASHINGTON, DC (AP)–The Senate has revived a wide-ranging bill that would promote various forms of energy, from renewables such as solar and wind power to natural gas, hydropower and geothermal energy. The bill also would speed federal approval of projects to export liquefied natural gas to Europe and Asia. Senate passage is expected this week. The bipartisan bill is widely…