Author: ABC Columbia Staff
National News

Nearly 50 state Attorneys General, including SC A.G. Wilson are investigating anti-trust violations

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — forty-seven state Attorneys General, including South Carolina AG Alan Wilson, are now investigating Facebook for potential anti-trust violations. In a press release, New York Attorney General Letitia James said all of the states involved are concerned Facebook may have put consumer data at risk. The Attorneys General are also investigating whether Facebook has reduced the quality…
Digital Exclusives and Features

8 year old with heart tumor has party of a lifetime after community answers a mother’s plea

ABC Columbia Staff,

Irmo,SC (WOLO)—- Earlier this week an Irmo mother and father were worried their daughter would celebrate her 8th birthday alone, again. According to her mother in a Facebook post, she sent out invites to Maelynn’s birthday party last year and had no response. This year, she sent out invites but again was greeted with no rsvp’s to the party. According…
Local News

Friday night on ABC Prime time

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — We have a jam packed night of entertainment lined up for you tonight on ABC Prime time. Start your Friday night off with a few laughs and maybe even a few screams as ‘American Housewife’ takes on Halloween at 8PM, followed by ‘Fresh off the Boat’ starting at 8:30PM. Then grab a comfortable seat for a…
Digital Exclusives and Features

‘Jeopardy James’ returns for Tournament of Champions

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Columbia,SC (WOLO)— He’s Back! The man who made the long time trivia game show Jeopardy! the most must-see TV in quite some time, is ready to wager his luck for the show’s annual Tournement of Champions. Image: James Holzhauer/Twitter/Jeopardy James tweeted out a promo video for the tournament confirming his return to the game show. pic.twitter.com/ekXYEj89W9 — James Holzhauer (@James_Holzhauer)…

‘NewsGuard’ added to all Richland Library computer to help users vet through ‘fake news’

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Columbia,SC (WOLO)—  Election Day is November 5th, that just a few weeks away. As many of you prepare to head to the polls to cast your ballots, you may be looking up information on certain candidates, and the platforms they represent. The Richland Library is trying to make your search for accurate news and information surrounding specific candidates vying for…
Local News, Orangeburg

Orangeburg gets $9 million dollar grant to expand, create broadband access

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Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday morning the US Department of Agriculture Commissioner,  Sonny Perdue announced a more than nine million dollar grant to create or expand broadband access to rural areas in Orangeburg County. South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner,  Hugh Weathers says high-speed internet in rural areas helps farmers connect to new markets and promote their businesses. Categories: Local News, Orangeburg
Digital Exclusives and Features

Prisma Health offers free flu shots

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(image: Prisma Health) Columbia,SC ( WOLO) — The season for coughing, stuffy head, body aches and chills are here and Prisma Health wants to help keep you protected. Families in Richland, Lexington and Sumter counties can receive free flu shots from Prisma Health at locations throughout the three counties from Friday October 25th, 2019 to October 31st, 2019 to help…

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