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Be prepared for November 5th elections

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- It is almost time to head to the polls toncast your ballot November 5th, which gives you a little bit of time left to get your ducks in a row. If you have not already registered to vote in the November 5th election, you will have to sit this one out since the deadline to do so has…

Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on ‘heartbeat bill’

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state’s proposed abortion legislation also known as the  ‘heartbeat bill,  meaning if passed,  abortions would not be legal in cases of rape or incest. The Medical Affairs Subcommittee voted 4-3 Wednesday along party lines to advance the bill to the full committee. (see more…

More than 200 USC students forced to move into new dorms mid-semester

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than 200 USC students forced to move out of their dorms because of the university’s plans to improve. After just moving into Cliff apartments on USC’s campus, 215 freshmen will have to move again. “It’s really infuriating to me because they didn’t figure out this housing stuff before they let us know that we are getting evicted,”…

Project encourages women to get more involved in state organizations

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Governor McMaster and others are encouraging women to get involved in state organizations. Wednesday morning, the Governor was joined by several prominent women including Representative Beth Bernstein, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to promote the Gubernatorial Appointments Project, an initiative that encourages women to be more involved in boards, commissions and volunteer efforts. To find out more…

Wednesday night on ABC Prime time

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Make sure you keep your dial right here on ABC Columbia for night full of thrills, laughs, and an ABC special you won’t see anywhere else. The night kicks off with a trio of comedies starting with ‘The Goldberg’s at 8PM, followed by more laughs from ‘Schooled’ at 8:30P. But the funny doesn’t stop there. ‘Modern Family’ will…

SC School for the Deaf and Blind students help dedicate ‘I Love You’ sculpture

There's a new sculpture in downtown Columbia that's sharing a universal message from students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB).

There’s a new sculpture in downtown Columbia that’s sharing a universal message from students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB). The statue, which features sign language, was dedicated Wednesday morning by city and school officials.