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Richland Library Friends and Foundation Summer Book Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The Richland Library is giving you a chance to increase your book, music and movie collection during their summer book sale. The library will have more than 30 thousand gently used books, CD’s and DVD’s available for purchase during two separate events. The first sale will take place at the Library Operations Center at 130 Lancewood…

Fire Marshal investigating late night house fire

Courtesy: CFD Coumbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Dept. says the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house fire on Lilton Rd. late Thursday night. Firefighters say they arrived at the home around 12:30am. Officials say four people made it out of the home safely. one individual was found inside. Coroner Gary Watts said Shari Austin Samuels, 54, …

USC Board of Trustees set to meet at 10am for Presidential Search

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees is set to meet this Friday morning at 10am. ABC Columbia News received the Agenda for the trustees meeting, which includes items on the Presidential Search. ABC Columbia News will be at the meeting and bring you the latest on this developing story. Here is a copy of the…

Palmetto Palette brings food from the farm to the table

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –Straight from the farm to the table. Thursday,  the South Carolina Farm Bureau showcased farm products from around the state along with some of the best chefs in the Midlands. Local farmers say they take a lot of pride in being able to show off a product they made themselves. The proceeds from Thursday night’s event will…

Former Columbia Police Chief remains behind bars, reportedly fails 3 drugs tests

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–  Jail records show that former Columbia Police Chief Randall Scott is in custody at the Lexington Co. Detention Center being held for the U.S Marshals Service. According to a report in the State Newspaper, a Federal Judge issued a warrant for Scott’s arrest after he failed a drug test. The former police chief was arrested at a…

Woman and teenager both charged in Gilbert shooting

(photo: Lexington County Detention Center/ Brandi Ann Strawderman) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — The  Lexington County Sheriff’s  Department have charged both a woman and teenager in connection with a shooting that took place in Gilbert Wednesday night. According to arrest warrants,  20 year old Brandi Ann Strawderman, is charged with Attempted Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime….

USC donor Darla Moore urges trustees to restart president search without controversy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The namesake of USC’s School of Business, and the University’s largest donor, has urged its board of trustees to stop the current search for a president and start over. Darla Moore has donated more than $75 million to her alma mater and Thursday night emailed the board saying, “… The process should be started over to…

Betsy DeVos looks to bridge gap between classroom and the workforce

Several local companies signed the President's Pledge for America's Workers in West Columbia Thursday

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Betsy DeVos told several business and education leaders that one of her goals as the U.S. Secretary of Education is to have several businesses build from within. Devos visited West Columbia Thursday to see how companies look to incorporate younger people into full-time jobs. When walking around the grounds of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, Betsy DeVos says…

Orangeburg man accused of shooting man trying to break up a July 4th fight

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s department says they have arrested 46 year old Bobby Anthony II and have charged him with a Fourth of July shooting that send one person to the hospital. Orangeburg County deputies say they learned of the alleged incident when they were called to the regional Medical Center after reports of a shooting…