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Supporters of abortion rights, restrictions rally at State House

As the ad-hoc committee met inside the Blatt Building on State House grounds Tuesday, protests and rallies went on outside. Pro-abortion rights groups and pro-life advocates gathered at the capitol to express their beliefs in earshot of the committee. Members of the pro-choice group WREN led protestors in chants as members of pro-life groups like "Liberty and Justice for All" expressed their opinions nearby.

Ad Hoc committee passes abortion bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--After hearing public testimony from pro-life and pro-choice supporters… South Carolina lawmakers returned to discuss the state’s abortion laws. An ad hoc committee of House members was tasked with suggesting a…

Two earthquakes in one day hit Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The US Geological Survey announced two earthquakes in the Midlands on Tuesday. The agency says a magnitude 2.42 earthquake centered 3.2 miles northeast of Elgin happened at 12:06pm Tuesday. Official say…

Sumter Man accused of copper theft from cell tower

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Sumter Co. deputies say they have arrested a man for stealing copper. Investigators say Trent Martin was arrested on July 11th after deputies conducted a traffic stop for a car matching the…

Pedestrian struck, killed on I-26

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Troopers with the SC Highway Patrol are investigating a deadly hit and run. Investigators say just before midnight Monday an unknown vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian walking on I-26 West near the 106 mile marker…

Prices at the pump drop in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There is some good news for your wallet, gas prices in the Midlands keep falling. According to GasBuddy, drivers in Columbia are paying an average of $3.82 a gallon. That's down…

Operation Southern Slow Down begins

South Carolina and Georgia law enforcement officials held a joint press conference this morning to kick off their annual "Operation Southern Slow Down" campaign. The campaign, formerly known as Operation Southern Shield, is a joint effort between law enforcement agencies to crack down on speeding, and reduce speeding related injuries and fatalities.

Arrests made in reported "Road Rage" incident

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Three men are in custody in connection with a deadly shooting early Sunday morning in Kershaw County. According to deputies at around midnight officers responded…

Water seeping into faults may cause S.C. quakes

(AP) Some scientists say water seeping deep underground may be causing earthquakes in South Carolina. More than 60 earthquakes have been recorded since December around Lugoff and Elgin, northeast of Columbia.

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