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Wife of Fallen Officer Offers Advice in Wake of Deadly Mass Shooting

[gtxvideo vid='DLOKOHym' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DLOKOHym.jpg' vtitle='Fallen OffiSuggests Pausing to Reflect in Wake of Vegas'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - In the hours following the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas, many took to social media with strong reactions. Kassy Alia, the wife of…

Tuesday Hearing at State House on Failed VC Summer Nuclear Project

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- House Committee Lawmakers are expected to hear from Santee Cooper Executives on Tuesday during the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee meeting. The committee was created back in August in response to the failed nuclear construction project at…

Years of South Carolina Governor's Official Emails Disappear

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Two years' worth of emails South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster sent and received before he took the state's top job have been deleted despite priorities to save the electronic communications as historical records. The Post and…

Satanic Symbols Painted on Historic South Carolina Church

AYESVILLE, S.C. (AP) -A church in South Carolina that dates back more than 250 years has again been the target of vandals. Salem Black River Presbyterian Church member Dick Dabbs says he discovered satanic symbols and phrases painted on the…

Sumter County Deputy Passes Away From Illness

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter County Sheriffs Department is mourning the lost of a fellow deputy. Corporal Albert Bernard Thomas died Sunday morning after a brief illness, according to Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis. Thomas was in law enforcement for…

CPD Looking For Two Suspects in Armed Robbery Investigation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for two suspects after a armed robbery Sunday Morning. Officers say the robbery happened at the Family Dollar in the 6200 block of North Main Street. While details are limited at this time,…

Hurricane Relief Concert in Lexington at Amphitheater

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--- Rocking out to help those in need, a Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert will be held at Icehouse Amphitheater, Saturday. It will take place at 107 West Main Street  in Lexington. Organizers say all proceeds will go to…

SC National Guard Troops Deploy to Puerto Rico

Hopkins, SC (WOLO)--  South Carolina National Guard is sending 150 soldiers and about 60 vehicles to aid Puerto Rico in their disaster recovery efforts.   "You can only send so many people, especially to an area as small as Puerto Rico.…

Midlands Groups Collecting Aid for Puerto Rico

[gtxvideo vid='dVcxrLhs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dVcxrLhs.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Groups Collecting Aid for Puerto Rico'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Midlands group is teaming up with a Puerto Rican restaurant to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The owners of La Isla Bonita say it's been nearly impossible…

Irmo Celebrates Fried Okra: 44th Annual Okra Strut

IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a fried veggie. The 44th annual Irmo Okra Strut kicks off in the Town of Irmo Friday and runs through Saturday. The free, family-friendly event features nationally-recognized bands, like Mother's Finest, a parade and a recipe…

JerryFest Outdoor Concert in Five Points

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Music and more will highlight the JerryFest concert in Five Points Sunday. According to organizers, JerryFest is a free, family and pet friendly outdoor concert to…

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