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Deputies: Kingstree Woman Kills Own Son with Shotgun During Argument

KINGSTREE, S.C. (WCIV) — A 65-year-old Kingstree woman shot and killed her 30-year-old son on Saturday evening during an argument. Now Phyllis E. Owens is charged with murder and being held at the Williamsburg County Detention Center. Williamsburg County deputies say Owens shot her son, George Goethe Mixon III, in the chest with a 20-gauge shotgun. When officers arrived, they…

Bill Clinton to Campaign for Wife at Allen University

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Bill Clinton will be in the Palmetto State to campaign for his wife ahead of the Democratic primary. The former U.S. president will be at Allen University on Wednesday, February 3 to rally voters as, Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential front runner seeks to become the nation’s first female president. The Democratic primary in South Carolina is Saturday,…

Newberry County Deputies Arrest Two on Multiple Drug Charges

  NEWBERRY, S.C. (WOLO) — Newberry County deputies have arrested two individuals who face multiple drug possession charges. 27-year-old Stephen  Taylor of Deep Run and 22-year-old Bridgette Clark of La Grange, North Carolina were traveling near S.C. Highway 34 near Tom Griffin Road on Thursday, January 28 when a deputy noticed “erratic behavior.” Authorities say the deputy approached the silver colored Chevrolet the pair were…

5 Things That Could Define the 2016 Iowa Caucuses

(ABC News) — The 2016 Iowa caucuses have all the makings of an historic night for Democrats and Republicans, with a real possibility the current two frontrunners Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump could be beaten in what remains a very close race. It’s been an election that has in many way re-defined American politics and the way campaigns are run….

SC Prosecutor Hosting Presidential Hopefuls for Faith Forum

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Presidential candidates from both parties have been invited to a discussion on faith issues in South Carolina, a week before the state’s first primary election. The Conservative Leadership Project on Monday is announcing the 2016 Faith and Family Presidential Forum. The gathering planned for February 12 in Greenville comes a day before GOP presidential hopefuls gather…

Where Candidates Stand Before Iowa Caucuses

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) –Today’s Iowa caucuses mark the official kickoff of the 2016 presidential nominating contests. Races are close and the money has been flowing — more than $150 million dollars of it. Republican Donald Trump has a narrow advantage over Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. For the Democrats, Bernie Sanders is on the heels of front runner Hillary Clinton….

Greer Man Found by Hunter had Been Stabbed

Deputies say a Greer man whose body was found by a hunter in a field had been stabbed to death

TAYLORS, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies say a Greer man whose body was found by a hunter in a field had been stabbed to death. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office tells local media outlets a hunter found the man’s body on Friday afternoon. Coroner Parks Evans identified the man as 42-year-old Jamie Howard. The coroner says Howard died of a stab…

Missing inmate broke into school hours after escape

Authorities say an inmate broke into a school, and stole a gun and cash hours after his escape from a minimum security prison facility in Rock Hill

ROCK HILL, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities say an inmate broke into a school, and stole a gun and cash hours after his escape from a minimum security prison facility in Rock Hill. South Carolina Department of Corrections spokeswoman Stephanie Givens says the agency is still searching for 26-year-old Zachery Lee Reaves, who walked away from the Catawba Pre-Release Center on…

Three teens charged in murder at Mauldin restaurant

Authorities say one person was killed and two others injured during a shooting outside a fast-food restaurant in Mauldin

MAULDIN, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities say one person was killed and two others injured during a shooting outside a fast-food restaurant in Mauldin. Police tell local media outlets that 18-year-old Savon Jair Allen of Greenville was shot to death in the parking lot of a Bojangles restaurant at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Two other people were being treated at the…

VIDEO: Saturday in the Midlands

From a 5K honoring the family of a flood victim, to a celebration of African-American culture, here's what you were doing this Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – From a 5K honoring the family of a flood victim, to a celebration of African-American culture, here’s what you were doing this Saturday. Categories: Local News, News, Richland