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Columbia mayor tops list of local races in South Carolina

About 200 city, county and other local elections are scheduled for Tuesday, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. The highest profile race is in Columbia, where Mayor Steve Benjamin decided not to run for a fourth term in the state’s capital and second-largest city amid his growing political profile.

Earthquake reported near Jenkinsville, again

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) -- The United States Geological Survey reported a 2.3 magnitude earthquake near Jenkinsville, Sunday. According to the USGS,  the earthquake occurred around 4:23 a.m. (10/31/21). This earthquake is one of several to occur over the last week…

RCSD: Man arrested after shooting at deputies Friday evening

After talking with the man for nearly two hours, Sheriff Leon Lott says his deputies were shot at. The sheriff says they returned fire, but no one was hit. They ultimately shot tear gas at the man, who got off the roof and tried to run. Officials say he was tased, and that was his only injury.

RCSD reporting shots fired at deputies; no details shared

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is reporting that shots have been fired at deputies, though have not shared any information regarding the circumstances. In an alert sent to news outlets, RCSD said Sheriff Lott will meet…

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