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Judge grants Murdaugh attorney's motion to compel evidence

Colleton Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Judge Clifton Newman heard a motion Monday morning filed by attorneys representing former attorney Alex Murdaugh. The defense claims prosecutors are unfairly withholding evidence and leaking evidence to the media. Prosecutors, including Attorney General Alan Wilson denied…

DSS: EBT outage restored in South Carolina

ABC Columbia (FILE) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - According to the South Carolina of Department of Social Services, EBT card holders experienced issues using their EBT cards due to a third party processor outage impacting programs in multiple states. As of…

Earthquake reported near Elgin

ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - An earthquake was reported overnight near Elgin by the United States Geological Survey. According to the USGS, there was an earthquake with a 1.3 magnitude centered 3.9 miles east of…

Former detention center officer charged with assault

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A former Kershaw County Detention Center officer was booked into that very detention center after being charged with assault. According to SLED, Steven Payne is charged with second degree assault…

Local Living: Cola Jazz Fest and Movies in the park

Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living,ย  Cola Jazz is holding a membership anniversary party Sunday at 701 Whaley. Up next, Cola Jazz Fest takes place September…

All Pelion area schools eligible for no-cost meals

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Good news for parents with students in Pelion. According to a spokesperson for Lexington School Dist. One, the district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision as part of…

Small fire under investigation at DJJ school

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Department of Juvenile Justice says there was a small fire on its Broad River Rd. campus Thursday morning. Officials say it was in the woodworking shop behind the Birchwood School, a staff member…

Local reactions to student loan relief

President Biden's decision to provide student loan relief will affect millions of former and current students across the nation, and here in Columbia. Some students at the University of South Carolina are excited about the relief. Dr. Breyon Williams, Education Economist with Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and University of South Carolina graduate, says those who might disagree with President Biden's decision probably don't need to worry about the plan impacting them financially.

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