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Woman Gets 15 Years for Stabbing Death of Her Child's Father

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports that a 25-year-old Courtney Price testified she was abused for years and carried a knife around to protect her life. Price told the jury 24-year-old Samuel Simmons tried to choke…

Lindsey Graham says GOP "has gone bats--- crazy"

[gtxvideo vid='yMsW3HWh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yMsW3HWh.jpg' vtitle='funny graham '] WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC NEWS) — Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham unloaded on his party and the remaining Republican presidential candidates Thursday, joking that the GOP "has gone bats--- crazy" and Sen. Ted Cruz's…

Democrats Campaign in Midlands Ahead of Primary

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Ahead of Saturday’s primary, both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton campaigned in the Palmetto State. For the Clinton camp, all three members of the family were hot on the trail. Chelsea Clinton stopped at USC to…

Body Found in Wando River Identified

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ The body that was recovered from the Wando River in Mount Pleasant has been identified as a missing man. Charleston County Deputy Coroner Sheila Williams tells media outlets that the body, found Tuesday, was that…

SC Coroner: Connecticut Man Died After Being Crushed

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The name of the individual that died from asphyxiation following a workplace accident has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 36-year-old Ryan Danser of Willington Connecticut died when the tank truck he was…

SC Farmers get aid after Historic Flooding damages crops

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina farmers are getting aid after October's historic flooding damaged crops across the state. Thursday SCE&G announced a donation of $25,000 towards a new initiative called "Plant it Forward South Carolina" The organizations helps South Carolina…

Coroner IDs Man in Lexington Co. Murder

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- The man killed in the Valentine's Day murder in Lexington County has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Restaurant…

Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said citizen's tips lead to the arrest of a female suspect wanted for armed robbery Wednesday night. Kayla Moore, 17, was taken in to custody at her home a few…

SC State Museum Wins Top award for Travel & Tourism

  COLUMBIA, SC. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and tourism. The State Museum had an estimated $22 million economic tourism impact on South Carolina. To see…

Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a…

Richland Co. Deputies Seek Information in Twin Lakes Rd Incident

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Wednesday night and are asking for the community's help in identifying who's responsible. Authorities say deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Twin…

Watch: Thursday Around Town Happenings

(WOLO) Columbia,S.C., -- Headed to the Capital City and looking for something to do? Here are a few events that may help you give back and enjoy some entertainment at the same time. Check out the Thursday Around Town Happenings.…

WATCH: Wild Wind Whips Across the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Wednesday's severe weather was mostly felt through wild wind that whipped across the Midlands, downing trees, causing thousands of power outages and big waves at Lake Murray. ABC…

Charleston Drops Plans for Moratorium on New Hotels

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston is no longer considering a moratorium on new hotels in the downtown area but city will conduct a three-month study of the impact of hotels. Local media outlets report city council was to have considered…

Confederate Flag Proposal Advances

[gtxvideo vid='3WmmTDZD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3WmmTDZD.jpg' vtitle='conf flag'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It has been a little more than six months since the Confederate flag was removed from the South Carolina Statehouse grounds. The flag has since been placed at  the Confederate Relic…

Boil Water Advisory

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  City of Columbia water works has issued a boil water advisory for customers near Two Notch Rd. Officials say customers on Ferrell Dr., Marietta Dr., Faye Ave., Baldwin Rd., Hutto Ct., Miot St., and Two Notch Rd.…

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