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State agents investigate after 6 trash trucks burn

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - State agents are helping investigate after six trucks burned at a trash company. Jamison Fire Chief Kirk Davis said the Wednesday night fire didn't appear to be intentionally set. But Davis told The Times and Democrat…

Missing elderly man found safe

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Police have found an elderly man who was reported missing Sunday morning. Felix Feliciano, 73, was found hours after being reported missing. Sumter police thanks the community for their help assisting with the search.

South Carolina bill seeks to ban felons from being sheriffs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - In a state where eight county sheriffs have been convicted of crimes in office over the past decade, South Carolina lawmakers want to tighten the qualifications to be a top law enforcement official. The proposal would…

Thanks for sending your photos for the Magic of Storytelling

[gtxvideo vid='XKPCtvcm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XKPCtvcm.jpg' vtitle='Thanks for sending yourt photos in the Magic of Storytelling'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to snap a selfie and help put books in children's hands! Thanks to everyone who is sending in their photos and snapping their…

Cost of Lexington curbside pick up set to jump

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- A contract for Lexington's curbside pick up is about to expire and County officials say resident who live in unincorporated parts of the County, who subscribe to curbside pick up may soon see a difference in…

Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='ChtyAdUN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ChtyAdUN.jpg' vtitle='Potential 2020 Presidential candidate Sherrod Brown stops'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Another potential presidential candidate was in the Midlands Friday (3/1) afternoon. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown visited Fast Forward on Devine Street. Fast Forward is a community…

SC Human Trafficking Task Force meets

[gtxvideo vid='zrSJJ68w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zrSJJ68w.jpg' vtitle='SC Human Trafficking Task Force meets'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force wrapped up a meeting Friday at the City of West Columbia Municipal complex. Task force members discussed updates from the regional task…

ABC Columbia visits Harbison West Elementary for Read Across America Week

[gtxvideo vid='JNQCIOqG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JNQCIOqG.jpg' vtitle='JOSH READS ACROSS AMERICA'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Harbison West Elementary invited ABC Columbia's Josh Berry to come read to students Thursday (2/28). Such a good time reading to the kiddos at @HarbisonWestEl this morning! Thanks for…

Group pushes for programs to help men become responsible dads

[gtxvideo vid='FuO5nu9A' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FuO5nu9A.jpg' vtitle='FATHERS WITH FAMILIES'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - At the Statehouse Thursday (2/28), a group that advocates for fathers in our state released new statistics on the importance of nurturing new dads. The South Carolina Center for Fathers…

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