Author: ABC Columbia Staff

Food Lion Volunteers, Donates to Feed Midlands Hungry

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Monday (12/11), Harvest Hope teamed up with Food Lion. The grocery chain recognized Harvest Hope as a recipient in its “12 Days of Giving” campaign. Food Lion says it will donate food to Harvest Hope and its employees will also volunteer their time helping feed the Midlands hungry. Food Lion’s “12 Days of Giving” will wrap…

Authorities Believe NYC Terror Attack Inspired by ISIS

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (WOLO, ABC) – An attempted terrorist attack in New York City is believed to be inspired but not directed by ISIS. Authorities are now talking to a lone suspect in custody. The explosion happened at the height of morning rush hour. It happened at a major transit hub just blocks from Times Square. Categories: National News,…

US Economy, Employment Growing

(WOLO) – Employers nationwide added 228,000 jobs in November. The unemployment rate is at a 17-year low of 4.1%. Also worth noting, the government says the economy grew 3.3% in the most recent quarter which is the best since 2014. The stock market is also sitting at record levels. Categories: National News, News

Moped Driver “Seriously Injured” in Hit and Run

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – The Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect in a hit and run that happened Thursday (12/8) afternoon. Troopers say a car hit a moped seriously injuring the driver. According to investigators it happened just after 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Tee Vee Road and Old Number Six Highway. Troopers say the suspect’s car is…