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Controversial social media posts circulate after Clemson’s Ladies Clinic

Jul 24, 2018 2:19 AM EDT

Sports Department,

On Saturday, July 21, Clemson hosted the 10th annual Dabo Swinney Ladies Clinic, where a record crowd of over 3,000 women attended Littlejohn Coliseum to help raise money towards fighting breast cancer in the Upstate. But the event has made headlines since for other reasons.

Update: SLED and Greenville officials find missing 82-year-old

Jul 23, 2018 10:18 PM EDT

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Greenville, SC (WOLO) – Greenville County Sheriff’s Office say an elderly man who was declared missing was found safe in North Carolina Tuesday afternoon. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) teamed up with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office to help with the search of William Howard Jones Sr., 82, who, at the time, was last seen at 11:17 a.m….

Update: 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting near Pelion, person of interest located

Jul 23, 2018 8:06 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, ,

ABC Columbia News is on the scene of an active search for a gunman accused of shooting multiple people. No word on the extent of the injuries at this time,

SC Dentist goes viral doing “in my feelings” challenge

Jul 23, 2018 7:35 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

A South Carolina Dentist does the “Shuggie Challenge” to Drake’s new hit song garnering his more than 40 million views in a matter of days.

Urine in Pool Water Can Cause Respiratory Problems, Especially In Kids

Jul 23, 2018 6:19 PM EDT

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It is summertime and when it is “Famously Hot” and humid nothing sounds better than a pool. But do you know what is in the pool water? A professor at USC has done research on pool water and how it can affect people’s health. Red itchy eyes, exes phlegm in the throat, coughing, even asthma– these are possible…

West Columbia PD arrest armed robbery suspect

Jul 23, 2018 5:43 PM EDT

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West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – West Columbia Police Department has made an arrest in an armed robbery that happened earlier today (7/23) at a Ruby Tuesday’s. Investigators say 47-year-old William Jody Wingate has been charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a knife during a violent crime. Officials say Wingate entered Ruby Tuesday’s with a knife and demanded money from…

ABC Columbia News Update- Tracking Severe Weather

Jul 23, 2018 5:15 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff, Crysty Vaughan,

Chief Meteorlogist John Farley is tracking severe weather Monday afternoon. John says north of Pinewood and Rembert could see rain. Saluda County be on the lookout for storms. John will continue to update the weather forecast on air and on-line. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row), Local News

McMaster appoints former AG Charlie Condon as chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors

Jul 23, 2018 5:02 PM EDT

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster announced today he will appoint former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the interim chairman of Santee Cooper’s board of directors begin immediately. “South Carolina ratepayers simply can’t afford a leaderless Santee Cooper making a year’s worth of decisions – especially at such a critical time in the utility’s history,” said Gov….

Consumer Recall over Salmonella Risk: Ritz Crackers and Bits with Cheese

Jul 23, 2018 2:12 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

The maker of Ritz Cracker has announced a voluntary recall. Mondelez International says the recall was announced as a precautionary measure, due to salmonella concerns. The company says they have 16 different products that could potentially be tainted. According to company leaders, Ritz products with cheese contain a whey powder that has been recalled due to the risk. Those products…

Escaped Inmate back in Custody at Wateree Correctional

Jul 23, 2018 12:21 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– In Sumter County, an inmate is back in custody after escaping Monday morning. Authorities say 24-year-old Brandon Jones escaped from the Wateree Correctional Institute in Rembert. Jones had been sentenced to five years for non-violent second degree burglary, say officials. Authorities brought him back into custody Monday, less than an hour after sending out the alert that…

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Controversial social media posts circulate after Clemson’s Ladies Clinic

Update: SLED and Greenville officials find missing 82-year-old

Update: 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting near Pelion, person of interest located

SC Dentist goes viral doing “in my feelings” challenge

Urine in Pool Water Can Cause Respiratory Problems, Especially In Kids

West Columbia PD arrest armed robbery suspect

ABC Columbia News Update- Tracking Severe Weather

McMaster appoints former AG Charlie Condon as chairman of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors

Consumer Recall over Salmonella Risk: Ritz Crackers and Bits with Cheese

Escaped Inmate back in Custody at Wateree Correctional

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