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Thousands pay respects to former First Lady Barbara Bush
HOUSTON, TX (WOLO) – Thousands of people are making their way into Saint Martin’s Church in Houston to view former First Lady Barbara Bush’s casket and pay their respects. The public viewing will continue until midnight Friday (4/20) ahead of a private funeral Saturday. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: National News, News
Search for robbery, carjacking suspects
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Richland County deputies are searching for two men in an armed robbery and carjacking. Investigators say it happened Thursday (4/19) afternoon on Broad River Road near I20. The victim says he was meeting someone to give them a cell phone when the suspect jumped in the back seat with a gun and the second suspect took…
Prices at the Pump Could Rise over the Summer
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you’re planning any trips this summer, start putting some extra cash aside for gas. Experts says you could be paying more at the pump. Consumer experts estimate gas prices will be 14 percent higher than last summer. The price iincrease is due to the rise in global oil prices. AAA says the average price for a gallon…
Routine Traffic Stop Turned Nightmare
A Florida man pulled over during a routine traffic stop is arrested and booked for a robbery authorities say happened in Richland County, but he says they have the wrong guy and the evidence to prove it.
Scandal Says Goodbye
The hit TV show Scandal aired its last episode Thursday night. ABC’s JuJu Chang sits down with Kerry Washington to find out what it was like being Olivia Pope for the last seven seasons.
E. coli warning for store-bought romain lettuce
(WOLO) – The CDC has warned everyone to stay away from all chopped romaine lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says an E. coli outbreak linked to chopped romaine has affected at least 53 people in the last month. Illnesses were reported in 16 states including South Carolina. Symptoms of E. coli can be severe, in some cases…
Artista Vista Kicks Off With Grand Opening
The Capital city is celebrating 27 years of art here in the Midlands with the grand opening of a new art studio in the heart of the Vista.
ABC Columbia News Update
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Medical marijuana bill passes House Committee
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The medical marijuana bill has passed a House Committee. Representatives will have to wait to take it up on the floor, until next session. According to a 2016 winthrop university poll, 78 percent of the state approves of making medical cannabis legal. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State
