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Shooting on Interstate 26 near Charleston kills man

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Police say one person has been killed after someone in a car driving on Interstate 26 fired at another vehicle. Charleston Police said officers were called about shots being fired on the highway around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday near downtown Charleston. Police say officers found two people wounded in a vehicle on a street near I-26. One…

Gas prices in SC among lowest in Nation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Travelers can be thankful for full tanks of gas this Thanksgiving weekend. Gas prices are a lot lower today, than in years past. According to AAA, gas prices in South Carolina are among the lowest in the nation. Drivers here are paying around a $1.68 a gallon. The National average is $2.10 a gallon, the lowest since…

Be an Angel: Stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree

Salvation Army Angel Trees now up in area locations for you to help make a child's Christmas wish come true

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re headed to the mall for holiday shopping, you can stop by the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is located near the JC Penney court at Columbiana Centre. ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for the project. On the trees you’ll find the names of children in need and some…

Chappelle Memorial AME hosts community drive thru Thanksgiving

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A Midlands Church hosting a Thanksgiving outreach event on Thursday. Thanksgiving outreach Chappelle Memorial AME Church handed out free meals during their Thanksgiving Community outreach. The dinners were pre-packaged and ready to pick-up outside the Church on Pine Street, under tents. Church organizers say this year was even more meaningful because there are more people in need…

Interstate Lane closures restricted during holiday travel says SC DOT

SOUTH CAROLINA (WOLO) – If you are hitting the road during the Thanksgiving holidays, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has an update on lane closures, making the ride a little less congested. SC DOT says they are prohibiting lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work. According to officials, these restrictions will be in place from noon Wednesday…

Turkey Cooking Safety Tips from Columbia Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Fire Department wants to keep you safe this Thanksgiving with some helpful guidelines to follow.  Fire officials say while you’re cooking your turkey, you should continue checking on it to avoid burning it. If you plan to fry your turkey, make sure to do it outside on a level surface at least 10 feet away…

Happy Thanksgiving from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Happy Thanksgiving! From all of us at ABC Columbia to you and your family, we wish you an enjoyable and happy Thanksgiving! Be safe and enjoy your holiday! We will have our normal newscasts at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm on Thanksgiving Day – Live from Main and Gervais! Categories: Local News Tags: Thanksgiving

Former executive faces prison time in SC nuclear debacle

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The executive who spent billions of dollars on two South Carolina nuclear plants that never generated a single watt of power is almost certain to spend time in prison. FILE – Kevin Marsh, former CEO of SCANA Corp. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) Former SCANA Corp. CEO Kevin Marsh signed a deal late Tuesday agreeing to plead…