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WATCH: USC creates dream wedding for Bluffton couple

A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -A Bluffton couple tied the note Monday night, thanks to the efforts of a wedding hospitality class at the University of South Carolina. Henry Simmons, 30, married his girlfriend of a year-and-a-half, Lea Scavo, 24, in front of family, friends and some anxious USC students at the River Roads and Jasmine House and Gardens. The 45 students,…

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Prices at the Pump rising in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are going up. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in Columbia are up nearly six cents in the last week. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average $1.78 per gallon. The national average is $1.98 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.com. As we head into Spring, prices are still much lower than this same time…
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Watch: 14 Arrests in NE Richland Crimes

ABC Columbia Staff

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)— On March 10th Sheriff Leon Lott’s opponent in the upcoming election, James Flowers, released a statement highlight the increased crime in Northeast Richland County. On Monday, Sheriff Lott released a statement saying the department has made fourteen arrests stemming from eight incidents in the Northeast part of the county. According to Lt. Curtis Wilson with RCSD,…

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Watch: House Starts Debate on Spending Plan

The proposed budget includes roughly $7.5 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1st.
ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — The House of Representatives took up the state’s spending plan on Monday afternoon. The proposed budget includes roughly $7.5 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1st. The House passed through several sections of the budget without any debate Monday and also started making progress on amendments to help fix South Carolina roads. Lawmakers approved…
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Officials: St. Pat’s in Five Points a “huge success”

Five Points Association says nearly 44,000 people attended this past Saturday's event.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Organizers say the 34th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points celebration was a huge success. The Five Points Association says nearly 44,000 people attended this past Saturday’s event. Co-chair of the Five Points Foundation Amy Beth Franks says while there were no major incidents there were 43 arrests. Here’s more information from the official release from…
Politics

Sen. Warren Calls Donald Trump a “Loser”

ABC News

(ABC News) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump referred to Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “the Indian” at a news conference on Monday just hours after she unleashed a Twitter tirade against him. “Who is that, the Indian? You mean the Indian?” Trump asked, referring to Warren, who has said she has Native American ancestry. Warren’s contention became a point…
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Man Dead in Weekend Shooting in Greenville

Deputies are investigating after a Greenville man was shot and killed over the weekend.
ABC Columbia Staff

  GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Deputies are investigating after a Greenville man was shot and killed over the weekend. Greenville County Coroner Parks Evans tells local media outlets that 44-year-old John Chadwick Brown was visiting a residence early Saturday evening when he was shot. Brown died about 30 minutes later. No arrests have been made. An autopsy is scheduled Monday….
State

SCDOT Numbers Show Roundabouts Cut Accidents, Injuries

ABC Columbia Staff

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — More traffic circles are being built in South Carolina and figures from the state Department of Transportation show they help reduce the number of accidents and injuries at intersections. The Independent Mail of Anderson reports 15 traffic circles have been built in the state. DOT numbers show those traffic circles have resulted in a 74 percent…