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WATCH: Gov. John Kasich Profile

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — This week on ABC Columbia, our team is profiling each GOP candidate ahead of the first in the south primary. High off his success in New Hampshire, where he finished 2nd, presidential hopeful John Kasich continues his quest towards the oval office. “I don’t know if you noticed, we did pretty well in New Hampshire,”…

Police: Ga. Couple Steals $2M from SC Dealership

HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina state police say a Georgia couple stole nearly $2 million from a car dealership in Hardeeville. Arrest warrants from the State Law Enforcement Division say 54-year-old Deanne Ogden and her 56-year-old husband David stole the money for seven years from O.C. Welch Ford Lincoln. Police say Deanne Ogden was the assistant comptroller for the…

Men Busted with Drugs and Guns During Traffic Stop

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Two men are behind bars after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of drugs and  firearms. Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Offfice say that 32-year-old Mark Floyd and 29-year-old Llyod Evans were stopped in the town of Pinewood Thursday when deputies found meth, heroin, three rifles and ammunition. Evans will be charged with possession…

WATCH: Bond Set at 500K for Restaurant Owner in Valentine’s Day Murder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A judge set bond at $500,000 for a man accused of killing his wife’s lover. On Friday, 49-year-old Gregorio Leon appeared at the Lexington county courthouse for a hearing on charges of murder and attempted murder. Leon’s wife, an alleged victim in this case, takes the mic to speak along with Leon’s sister to translate pic.twitter.com/3HjpwOuOu2…

Man Gets Life for Setting Fire Which Killed Grandparents

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A man convicted of setting a fire that killed his grandparents will serve two life sentences plus 30 years. The Sumter Item reports that a Sumter County jury convicted Joseph Manners on Thursday of arson and murder in the 2013 fire. Prosecutors said Manners used gasoline to set the fire that killed 79-year-old Joann Topper and…

WATCH: Marco Rubio Profile

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — This week on ABC Columbia, our team will be profiling each GOP candidate ahead of the first in the south primary. In almost every national poll, Florida Senator Marco Rubio falls in 3rd including in South Carolina.  With the support of Governor Nikki Haley, Marco Rubio is hoping to sway voters and  prevent the same outcome…