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SC Woman Accused of Making False Sex Assault Claim

SOUTH CONGAREE, S.C. (AP/WOLO) —  Authorities are looking for a woman who they say lied to police by claiming that her husband broke into her Lexington County home, tied her up and raped her. South Congaree police said in a news release that Tammy L. Bedenbaugh will face a felony charge of filing a false police report when she is…

Donald Trump’s Private Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Nashville

(ABC News) — Donald Trump’s private jet made an emergency landing in Nashville Wednesday afternoon after the pilot reported engine problems, officials said. The Boeing 757 landed in Nashville at 4:40 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. Just making a quick pit stop. Welcome to BNA, @realDonaldTrump! pic.twitter.com/SqKgZ4VZDX — Fly Nashville (@Fly_Nashville) February 3, 2016   Trump eventually made it to…

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Square-Off in Debate

  MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A day after taking part in a forum on CNN, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are set to face off in a debate on MSNBC. But both camps haven’t come to terms on other debates to be held in coming months. The event will be held Thursday in New Hampshire, which holds its primary on Tuesday….

Delay Granted in the Trial For Joey Meek

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)– A federal judge has granted a delay in the trial for Joey Meek, the friend of the man charged in the Charleston church shootings. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel on Wednesday granted a motion sought by attorney Deborah Barbier. She had asked that the trial be delayed at least until May so the defense would have more…

Investment Expected to Create More SC Jobs

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — More than $4.2 billion in business investment was recruited in South Carolina during 2015 investment expected to create more than 17,000 jobs. The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that 150 capital investment projects were recruited across the state. The numbers include both new plants locating in the state and the expansion of existing facilities….

Watch: Storm Rolls Through Dixiana Road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As powerful storms rolled through the Midlands, some whipped out their cameras and cell phones to capture the scary moments. Check out this video from ABC Columbia viewer Nick Johnson, who was walking out of work and saw trees that were taken down due to the powerful winds that slammed the area. Categories: Lexington, Local News,…

WATCH: Viewer catches West Columbia tornado on camera

An ABC Columbia viewer describes the moment he spotted a tornado in West Columbia, which he captured on his phone

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington resident Mark Creighton describes seeing a tornado in West Columbia Wednesday night, and capturing it on his cell phone. Grace Joyal shows us the damage along Dixiana Road after the EF0 tornado touched-down in the area.   Categories: Lexington, Local News, News

Watch: Preventing Sexual Assault

Richland Co. (WOLO) — According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department 300 sexual assault cases were reported in 2015. It only takes a few seconds to become a victim. “It happens in all ages, it happens with people that you know, people that you’re comfortable with and accustomed to being around,” Detective Jerry Maldomado explains. Sexual assault is something that…

Watch: Confirmed Tornado Touches Down

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The National Weather Service in Columbia has confirmed a Tornado touched down in the Midlands Wednesday afternoon. According to the Weather Service, a Brief EF0 Tornado touched down near the intersection of Charleston Highway and Dixiana Road. ABC Columbia news received viewer videos and images from areas near the touch down. Downed trees, power lines were lining Dixiana…

Storm Damage Assessment Underway in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Storm damage assessment underway in the Midlands after a series of severe storms rolled through Wednesday afternoon. Tornado warnings were posted for Midlands counties including, Lexington, Richland and Sumter. There were reports of a funnel cloud near West Columbia, weather officials will have to confirm whether a Tornado touched down by performing a damage survey. Downed trees…