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UofSC’s president-elect addresses comments about binge drinking, sexual assault

He also tells everyone to call him "Bob", says he wants to move forward from his military career
Kimberlei Davis,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – President-elect Lt. General Robert Caslen held his first press conference Monday since being voted in as the University of South Carolina’s next president. The university’s Board of Trustees voted 11-8 in favor of Caslen on July 19th. During the press conference at the USC School Law Caslen address comments he made about binge drinking and sexual…
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Former jailer arrested for sexual conduct with a minor

ABC Columbia Staff,

PICKENS COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A former Pickens County Detention Center officer is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Raymond Whitmire, 50, is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor after investigators say he knowingly and willfully sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl in February. Whitmire is being held at the Pickens County Detention Center. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
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Gamecocks greet the fans during Pigskin Poets

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Gamecock football players traded in their helmets and pads for books Friday, greeting the fans for Pigskin Poets. Several members of the gamecock football team, along with cheerleaders and Cocky took part in the event. The annual event at Drew Wellness Center is sponsored by the Richland County Public Library and aims to encourage kids to…
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USC donor Darla Moore urges trustees to restart president search without controversy

ABC Columbia Staff, Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The namesake of USC’s School of Business, and the University’s largest donor, has urged its board of trustees to stop the current search for a president and start over. Darla Moore has donated more than $75 million to her alma mater and Thursday night emailed the board saying, “… The process should be started over to…
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Lexington PD urging drivers to put down cell phones, responding to 100+ collisions per month

Lexington Police are asking drivers to be cautious and pay attention on the roads, as more than 100 collisions are reported each month.
Maria Szatkowski,

Town of Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — Lexington Police are asking drivers to be cautious and pay attention on the roads, as more than 100 collisions are reported each month. “Last month we had 122 collisions. In recent months we’ve had as many as 170 collisions. So the 12-month average is about 135 collisions,” said Cpl. Cameron Mortenson of the Lexington…
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LCSD looking for break-in suspect seen wearing ski mask

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A masked burglar has been breaking into cars in Swansea. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department released the above picture, hoping someone could help identify him. LCSD says the man pictured, along with a friend, is believed to have been involved in several vehicle break-ins & burglaries in the Graceland Ct area. If you know who he…