Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Woman pleads guilty to killing 17-month-old child with salt

SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – An upstate woman pleaded guilty to killing her 17-month-old daughter with salt. Spartanburg prosecutor Barry Barnette says Kemberly Martines, 25, was sentenced Wednesday (7/25) to 30 years in prison. Emergency responders found the girl severely dehydrated on July 31st of last year. She died three days later. Officials say Martines did it to try to convince…

Hundreds remain separated at deadline to reunite detained immigrant families

(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – Thursday (7/26) was the deadline for the government to reunite immigrant families separated at the US border after entering the US illegally. The separations stem from President Trump administration’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy announced in early April. While many families are now back together, there are still hundreds who have yet to see their loved ones. Watch the…

Health Minute: Is being a working Mom helping or hurting?

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Mom guilt is nothing new. Whether you work full-time, stay at home, are a single parent or raising your kids with a partner,  mothers always wonder if they’re making the right choices for their children, especially when it comes to work. Well, a new study may just put some of those worries to rest. Reid Binion…

April the Giraffe Pregnant with 5th calf

New York (WOLO) — Animal Adventure Park in New York has confirmed that April the giraffe is pregnant with her 5th calf. April became an internet sensation last spring, when her four month birthing period was lived streamed. the stream had 232 million views on the park’s YouTube page. April is expected to give birth to her 5th calf in…

Midlands deputies use Narcan to save lives

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – With drug abuse on the rise, deputies are starting to carry a life-saving tool with them at all times. One Midlands deputy put his life in danger to help an overdose victim before it was too late. Deputy Greg Parker used the nasal spray that works within 5 seconds on a man last month after being…