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SLED investigating first officer-involved shooting of 2016

SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO) --ย  The South Carolina Law Enforcement is investigating the state's first officer-involved shooting of 2016. SLED spokesman Thom Berry says it happened early Saturday morning in Santee in Orangeburg County. Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies responded to a…

USC Hosts MLK Day Events over the Weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina will honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday. According to USC officials,ย University students will participate in two days of service to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.. Students…

Video: Governor Haley Unveils Budget Proposal

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Friday, Governor Nikki Haley announced her $7.43 billion budget proposal for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The budget highlighted tax cuts, improving education, infrastructure and funding the historic floods. "The state match off of what…

3 SC Walmarts Set to Close, among those a Midlands Walmart

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Three Walmart stores in South Carolina are slated to close as part of the Company's announcement that it will close nearly 159 stores in the U.S. According to the Walmart News Website, the following locations are set…

Cruz Chats About the Constitution During SC Campaign Swing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz is talking about legal issues as part of a campaign swing through the Palmetto State. The Texas senator is sitting down with state Attorney General Alan Wilson on Friday for a…

Breaking: Two Military Helicopters Collide

ABC NEWS-- The U.S. Coast Guard says it has responded to a report of a military aircraft collision involving two helicopters off the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Chief Petite Officer Fara Mooers told ABC News. Responders are searching for…

Former Governor Mike Huckabee to preach in Cayce Sunday

ย  ย COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Straight off the Republican Debate in North Charleston Thursday Night, Former Arkansas Governorย Mike Huckabee announced he'll lead worship at Trinity Baptist. ย The Cayce Church service is set for ย this Sunday atย 9:30 a.m. According to Huckabee's 2016…

Gov. Haley Unveils Executive Budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lawmakers are wrapping up a busy week at the State House. Tuesday was the start of the legislative session. As lawmakers focus on education and infrastructure for this year's legislative agenda, Governor Nikki Haley is taking…

Video: South Carolinians Take Home Smaller Powerball Prizes

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Wednesday night's $1.6 billion Powerball drawing dashed the dreams of all but three winners in Florida, Tennessee and California While no South Carolinians hit the jackpot a record number of more than 366,000 winning tickets were…

Suspect Arrested in Deadly Weekend Shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One person is in custody in a deadly weekend shooting. Investigators say Michael Robinson shot and killed Rodney Francis last Saturday. According to police the shooting took place outside of Rue 77 on the corner of Assembly and…

Sumter Man Charged with Exploiting Minors

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--ย A Sumter man is accused of using his computer to share child pornography. A spokesperson for the attorney general's office says William Phillips is charged with 15 counts related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators say that…

Bond Denied for Suspected Jewelry Thief

ATLANTA (AP)-- A judge in Atlanta has denied bond for a 24-year-old woman accused of robbing jewelry stores across the South. Federal Magistrate Judge Linda Walker said Thursday that there's a risk Abigail Lee Kemp would flee or be a…

New Command Sgt. at Ft. Jackson

Ft. Jackson, S.C. (AP)--The Army's largest training installation welcomed Fort Jackson's new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony Thursday. The ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont Christian was held at the Solomon Center. Christian takes responsibility as…

What Republican insiders say about Haley taking on Trump

(ABC News) -- Most State of the Union responses take direct aim at the sitting President, criticizing him for his leadership and agenda. But Nikki Haleyโ€™s speech last night had a second target: the "angriest voices" in her own party.…

Winning $1.6 Billion Powerball Ticket sold in at least 3 States

ABC NEWS-- The winning Powerball numbers were drawn Wednesday night: 8, 27, 34, 4, 19 and the Powerball of 10. California lotto officials tweeted almost immediately after that a winning ticket was sold in the state. Later, California Lottery spokesperson…

Sheriff Lott to host Community Session

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's department is looking for your input. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a summit to discuss community and professional development programs, along with policing. The summit will be held on January 23, 2016 from…

GOP Candidates set for North Charleston Debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Republican Candidates are set to go head to head in the latest debate Thursday night in North Charleston. The debate, hosted by Fox Business Network will take place at 9pm at the North Charleston Coliseum. Candidates that…

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