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Sumter Police Search for Missing Teen

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are looking for a teen who hasn’t been heard from in more than a week. Investigators say Dominique McCray left his home after an argument with his mother on January 31st. According to police he reached out to his father on February 6th but his location is still unknown. If you have any information…

Watch: Daughters Increase Reward for Info on Columbia Murder

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Its been five months since the body of Charles Kusko was discovered inside his home here on Budon Court. His two daughters are determined to find answers, so they’re chipping in the only way they know how. Kusko’s daughter Laurin Barnes says, “Its been the most difficult five months of our lives.” Columbia Police found Kusko’s body…

Watch: GOP Race: Donald Trump Profile

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — This week, ABC Columbia will be profiling each GOP candidate ahead of Saturday’s first in the south primary. Several polls show Donald Trump’s lead across the nation and in South Carolina strengthening. The most recent CNN poll shows Trump ahead of Ted Cruz by 16 points in the Palmetto State. An unexpected candidate, billionaire and…

Marco Rubio Endorsements

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – Senator Marco Rubio is expected to be endorsed by Governor Nikki Haley. Rubio will attend a town hall in Chapin Wednesday night. USC quarterback Connor Shaw will also join Rubio at the Chapin rally. Categories: News

Donald Trump Calls Sen. Lindsey Graham a ‘Nut Job’ While in South Carolina

Sen. Lindsey Graham applauds on stage at the start of the Republican presidential candidate debate at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 15, 2015. | Donald Trump participates in a CBS News GOP Debate, Feb. 13, 2016 in Greenville, South Carolina. Bloomberg/Getty Images (ABC News) — Donald Trump hurled a barrage of insults at former Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham…

Catawba Indian Nation Receives $1.5M in HUD Funds

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — The Catawba Indian Nation in York County is receiving more than $1.5 million from the federal government. The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Wednesday the grant which will be used for affordable housing. The federal government each year distributes money under the Indian Housing Block Grant program. The money helps low-income residents on…

Another record year for SC with nearly $31B in exports

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s been another record year for exports in South Carolina. State officials announced Wednesday that the state exported nearly $31 billion worth of goods in 2015, an increase of more than 4 percent over 2014. It was the sixth straight year that exports from South Carolina set a record. The figures are based on numbers from…

Tourism Now a $19B Industry in South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)  — Tourism has grown to become a $19 billion industry in South Carolina. That’s the word from Duane Parrish, director of the state Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. He announced new figures Wednesday at a tourism conference in Charleston The $19 billion figure represents the effect of tourism in 2014. Figures lag about a year behind…

Looking Forward, Chris Singleton Set for Baseball After Emanuel

Chris Singleton/WCIV NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Chris Singleton’s toughest moment on a baseball field had little to do with the game. Just 24 hours after his mother was shot and killed at Emanuel AME Church last June, the Charleston Southern baseball player held a press conference on the diamond. Standing there, late one humid Friday night, Singleton was surrounded…