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10 S.C. charitable organizations honored as Angels of 2019

The South Carolina Secretary of State has recognized 10 charitable organizations from across the state for the work that they do.
Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Secretary of State has recognized 10 charitable organizations from across the state for the work that they do. This is the 24th year charities have been recognized as ‘Angels,’ and those chosen for the 2019 list were honored Wednesday morning. “We have over 13,000 charities registered in South Carolina. And thank goodness there’s…
Lexington, Local News

Lexington police investigate overnight burglary, kidnapping

ABC Columbia Staff,

Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Lexington police are asking for your help as they investigate a kidnapping, burglary and car theft that took place Tuesday morning. Accordingto police, officers were called to a home in the 100 block of Martel Drive around 1:30AM Tuesday for a burglary that had just occurred. Arriving officers met with a female victim who reported that…
Local News, Richland

Get ready to go wild with return of ‘Lights Before Christmas’ at Riverbanks

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Go a little wild this holiday season. Riverbanks zoo’s ‘Lights Before Christmas’ is here once again. The annual display starts this weekend and will runs through December 30th where you and the family can get in the holiday spirit. The zoo features nearly one million twinkling lights, visits with good ole Saint Nick, hot cocoa, and of…
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Loved ones honor those lost during ‘Tree For the Fallen’ ceremony

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Gold Star families to commemorate their loved ones who died as an active member of the military. The South Carolina survivor outreach service program’s  ‘A Tree for the Fallen’ in the Governor’s Hall holds 387 stars,  each representing the number of those who lost their lives since January 20-14. Organizers…
Local News, Richland

Columbia Police arrest suspect in toddler death investigation

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Columbia Police have made an arrest in connection to the death of a three year old boy authorities say died this Tuesday morning. Bobby Ramos, Jr.  is charged with Homicide By Child Abuse after authorities say the toddler was found unresponsive by the mother inside her home on Manse Street. According to the Richland County Coroners Office…
Local News, News, Politics

Councilman Howard Duvall wins at-large seat in run-off election

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The results are in and the final city of columbia council seat has been filled. Incumbent Howard Duvall will keep his seat on city council after beating his opponent. Council Duvall beat out attorney and businesswoman Sara Middleton by gaining 51% of the vote. Middleton wasn’t too far behind she had 48.8% of the vote. This will be Duvals first…
Local News, Politics, State

State lawmakers set to pre-file hate crime legislation

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A bi-partisan group of state lawmakers will pre-file hate crime legislation tomorrow, Wednesday November 20th, 2019 . Democratic Representatives Beth Bernstein, Wendell Gilliard, and Leon Stavrinakis along with Republicans Weston Newton, and Gary Clary will propose the bill they say will enhance penalties for crimes which are motivated by hate based on race – faith –…
Local News, State

D-HEC warns against overusing antibiotics to ward off flu

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — DHEC is encouraging South Carolinians to avoid the use of unnecessary antibiotics to guard against the flu. DHEC officials say doctors often prescribe antibiotics to treat flu-like symptoms which can be prevented with a flu shot. There’s a down side to that thought.  Officials say while antibiotics save lives, taking too many can lead to increased…
Local News, Richland

RCSD arrests two men in connection to Winter Park Drive shooting death

ABC Columbia Staff,

(Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two people in connection to the deadly shooting along Winter Park Drive  we first told you about Monday night. Authorities say they have arrested 21 year old Dequon Jenkins who is charged with Murder in the killing of 29 year old Michael Bates….