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$510M Charleston Harbor Deepening passes another milestone

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The $510 million deepening of the Charleston Harbor shipping channel has reached another milestone. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham says he was told Wednesday that the project has been approved by the federal Office of Management and Budget. That means it now moves to Congress so lawmakers can approve funding for the federal share of the work….

Winning $1.6 Billion Powerball Ticket sold in at least 3 States

ABC NEWS– The winning Powerball numbers were drawn Wednesday night: 8, 27, 34, 4, 19 and the Powerball of 10. California lotto officials tweeted almost immediately after that a winning ticket was sold in the state. Later, California Lottery spokesperson Russ Lopez said there were two more winning tickets sold, one in Tennessee and one in Florida. The California Lottery…

Sheriff Lott to host Community Session

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s department is looking for your input. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a summit to discuss community and professional development programs, along with policing. The summit will be held on January 23, 2016 from 9:00AM till 12:00PM at The Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road, 29209. According to the Sheriff, residents will be…

GOP Candidates set for North Charleston Debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Republican Candidates are set to go head to head in the latest debate Thursday night in North Charleston. The debate, hosted by Fox Business Network will take place at 9pm at the North Charleston Coliseum. Candidates that will take part in the Main Debate at 9 p.m. include:  Donald Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, Ben Carson, Senator Marco…

California Lottery: We Have a Powerball Winner

Lottery officials have announced the numbers drawn for Wednesday night's record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot

Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials have announced the numbers drawn for Wednesday night’s record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning six numbers were 4-8-19-27-34 and Powerball 10. Minutes after the numbers were revealed, the California Lottery announced that they have a #Powerball jackpot winner. The odds of winning are 1 in 292.2 million. Powerball is played in 44 states…

WATCH: Rescued deer provides support for Pelion woman

A Pelion woman rescued a deer, not knowing the emotional support he would offer as she cares for her dying father

PELION, S.C. (WOLO) –There’s no question that animals can offer a special kind of support in stressful or tragic situations. We’ve seen the impact therapy dogs have in nursing homes, hospitals and schools, but one Pelion woman is getting through difficult days with a different kind of furry friend by her side. Donna Aaron rescued a baby buck ten months…

Suspect charged in connection with Lady Street murder

Michael Antonio Robinson COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect has been charged in connection with the shooting death of man that occurred on Lady Street early Saturday morning. Authorities say 23-year-old Michael A. Robinson is charged with murder. The victim has been identified by the Richland County Coroner Gary Watts as Rodney Francis II. Investigators believe the shooting incident was not a…

Video: Senate Committee Advances ‘Right to Try’ Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Wednesday, a Senate subcommittee advanced a bill that would help terminally ill patients get access to experimental drugs. The bill advanced unanimously in Wednesday’s subcommittee. If made a law, the bill allows terminally ill patients to have access to drugs that are not yet approved by the FDA, but have passed phase one of the…