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abccolumbia.com > 01/14/2026 > 17-5-years-former-rep-rj-may-sentenced-for-child-pornography-distribution

17.5 years - Former Rep. RJ May sentenced for child pornography distribution

17.5 years - Former Rep. RJ May sentenced for child pornography distribution4+ hour, 39+ min ago   (777+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) " On Wednesday, former South Carolina Representative Robert John "RJ" May was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison by a federal judge. The 38-year-old will be 55-years-old when he's released from prison in 2042. "As a representative he introduced legislation…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/14/2026 > more-information-on-midlands-possible-measles-exposure

More information on Midlands possible measles exposure

More information on Midlands possible measles exposure5+ hour, 5+ min ago   (117+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)" ABC Columbia has additional context about a possible measles exposure after an infected person from the Upstate visited the SC State Museum in Columbia on Friday, Jan 9. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, public health officials provided more information about that…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/14/2026 > former-sc-rep-rj-may-sentenced-to-prison

Former SC Rep. RJ May sentenced to prison

Former SC Rep. RJ May sentenced to prison10+ hour, 3+ min ago   (99+ words) Former SC Rep. RJ May sentenced to prison'ABC Columbia Former SC Rep. RJ May sentenced to prison COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)" On Wednesday, Jan. 14 in federal court former South Carolina Representative RJ May was sentenced. May was sentenced to 210 months (17.5 years) in…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/14/2026 > understanding-health-insurance-blue-cross-blue-shield-of-south-carolina

Understanding Health Insurance: BCBS Of South Carolina

Understanding Health Insurance: BCBS Of South Carolina15+ hour, 21+ min ago   (65+ words) Understanding Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina'ABC Columbia Understanding Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) " Tyler sat down with Stephanie Musto from BCBS Of South Carolina to learn the ins and…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/14/2026 > gmc-wednesday-headlines-sc-lawmakers-introduce-new-abortion-bill-lexington-lawmakers-vote-on-new-development-ordinance

GMC Wednesday Headlines: SC Lawmakers Introduce New Abortion Bill & Lexington Lawmakers Vote On New Development Ordinance

GMC Wednesday Headlines: SC Lawmakers Introduce New Abortion Bill & Lexington Lawmakers Vote On New Development Ordinance15+ hour, 25+ min ago   (91+ words) GMC Wednesday Headlines: SC Lawmakers Introduce New Abortion Bill & Lexington Lawmakers Vote On New Development Ordinance'ABC Columbia GMC Wednesday Headlines: SC Lawmakers Introduce New Abortion Bill & Lexington Lawmakers Vote On New Development Ordinance Wednesday Headlines: During the first legislative session…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/13/2026 > lexington-county-council-members-vote-in-favor-of-proposed-land-development

Lexington County council members vote in favor of proposed land development

Lexington County council members vote in favor of proposed land development1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (109+ words) LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)" In Lexington County Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2026, council members voted in favor of an ordinance that will impact development in the county. The measure passed a first reading before members went into executive session. The proposal allows developers…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/13/2026 > conservative-groups-push-for-total-abortion-ban-as-legislative-session-begins-planned-parenthood-responds

Conservative groups push for total abortion ban as legislative session begins, Planned Parenthood responds

Conservative groups push for total abortion ban as legislative session begins, Planned Parenthood responds1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (344+ words) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) " Starting today, South Carolina legislators are back in session " and the debate over hot topics is already underway. In a press conference Tuesday morning, leaders with the SC Family Caucus laid out their priorities for this session…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/13/2026 > gmc-tuesday-headlines-gov-mcmaster-released-his-executive-budget-annual-human-trafficking-task-force-report-released

GMC Tuesday Headlines: Gov. McMaster Released His Executive Budget & Annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report Released

GMC Tuesday Headlines: Gov. McMaster Released His Executive Budget & Annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report Released1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (97+ words) GMC Tuesday Headlines: Gov. McMaster Released His Executive Budget & Annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report Released'ABC Columbia GMC Tuesday Headlines: Gov. McMaster Released His Executive Budget & Annual Human Trafficking Task Force Report Released Tuesday Headlines: Governor McMaster released his executive…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/12/2026 > sc-lawmakers-plan-to-introduce-new-legislation-on-abortion-this-session

SC Lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session

SC Lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (98+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)" State lawmakers plan to introduce new legislation on abortion this session. State Senator Lee Bright and State Representative Rob Harris will make the announcement tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. According to current state law abortion is banned after six weeks…...

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abccolumbia.com > 01/12/2026 > governor-mcmaster-unveils-sc-executive-budget

Governor McMaster unveils SC executive budget

Governor McMaster unveils SC executive budget2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (128+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)" SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget Monday afternoon (Jan. 12, 2026). Included in the governor's budget are an additional $1.1 billion to continue ongoing transportation projects including repairs to malfunction junction and widening I-26. The governor's budget also includes cutting…...