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Harpootlian runs for Senate

[gtxvideo vid='qSWRTZBQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qSWRTZBQ.jpg' vtitle='Harpootlian runs for Senate'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he's entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson…

Judge: Greenville shooting justified

Deputies in Greenville have been cleared by a judge in the deadly shooting of a mentally disturbed man in his backyard. Being cleared by the family is another story altogether.

McMaster to take part in Republican Runoff Debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Governor Henry McMaster is on the campaign trail, ahead of a runoff with Republican John Warren. The McMaster for Governor campaign says he will take part in a statewide debate of the Republican runoff. It will take…

Richland Library Hosts Volunteer Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to volunteer this Summer? The Richland Library may be able to help out. The library is hosting a Volunteer Fair from 6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, June 14 at the Main location  on Assembly Street. Here is the information provided by…

Misleading door hangars popping up in Irmo

Water notices showing up on the door of some Irmo homes may not be from the Columbia Water Service. Click here to see what the authentic door hangar is suppose to look like and how to verify if your water is in jeopardy of being shut off.

Family Updates Condition of Hit and Run Victim

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The family of the victim of a recent hit and run is pleading for answers Columbia Police say the victim's family updated the 55 year old man's condition Wednesday saying the incident resulted in the amputation of one…

ABC Columbia News Update

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The ups, downs, and surprises of the 2018 South Carolina Primary

https://youtu.be/yUoTmKwGCQ8 https://youtu.be/v27O0D6Elfo     COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-An often hard fight battle for office came to an end for many, and the next step is afoot for others and runoff's will keep the campaigning going, as South Carolinian's went to the…

SC State Museum Announces return of PaleoPalooza

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for PaleoPalooza at the South Carolina State Museum.  The event takes place Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Museum organizers say you can expect a full day of natural history featuring flying birds of…

Deputies searching for missing man

York County, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies say they're searching for a missing man who hasn't been seen for the last two nights. Martin Blackhead was last spotted at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina on Sunday, according to officers. Officials say…

Byron Gipson elected 5th circuit Solicitor

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the Richland County Election Commission, Byron Gipson will serve as the new Solicitor for the 5th District of South Carolina. Gipson leads incumbent Dan Johnson…

AP: James Smith projected winner of Democratic Primary

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The AP is reporting that James E. Smith, Jr. is the projected winner of the SC Democratic primary for Governor. James Smith is currently a member of the South Carolina Representatives and a veteran and serving…

AP: Mark Hammond projected GOP nominee

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Secretary of State Mark Hammond is one step closer to a second term in office. The AP reported that Hammond defeated Nelson Faerber, Joshua Putnam and Kerry Wood this evening in the GOP Primary. Hammond will…

Orangeburg Man Arrested in Woman's Death

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Orangeburg Co. Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says West Frederick is charged with the murder of  Stephanie Robinson. Investigators say on Saturday morning deputies responded to a home on Mels Ct. and saw Robinson laying on the ground…

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