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Woman Dies in Scuba Diving Accident

Diver's Breathing Gear Found Tangled in Fishing Line

Aug 1, 2017 8:25 AM EDT

SENECA, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities say the scuba diver who died in a diving accident over the weekend had part of her breathing gear tangled in a fishing line. The Oconee county coroner says it appears that 43 year old Angelia Dover’s breathing regulator got tangled in the fishing line when she rushed to the surface Sunday. Oconee county coroner,…

Search for Alabama Inmate Continues

Aug 1, 2017 7:14 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

The manhunt for one of 11 escaped inmates continues into its second day. Click here for the latest on what we now know.

ABC Columbia Special Eclipse Coverage

Aug 1, 2017 6:00 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Mark August 21st of this year on your calendars because the Capital City will be the epicenter of something many never get the chance to see in their lifetime. We’re talking about a Total Solar Eclipse, where the moon will completely cover the sun, leaving the entire State in complete darkness for more than 2 minutes. Even better,…

Man Behind Bars After Shooting Father-In-Law

Aug 1, 2017 5:44 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

Source: Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center Bishopville police arrested Joe Lewis Johnson after shooting his father-in-law with a shotgun. On July 24th, police responded to Woodside apartments located at 210 Roland Street after they received a shots fired call around 10:30 that night. When officers arrived they found a man inside a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds to his shoulder…

Columbia’s “Artists for Africa” Creating More than Just Dancers

Jul 31, 2017 11:59 PM EDT

Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Every child deserves the opportunity to create – that’s the mission behind the Columbia and Kenya-based non-profit “Artists for Africa.” Every summer, the group brings Kenyans to participate in USC’s summer dance program. One dancer in particular has leaped onto the world stage. Tonight on @abc_columbia: A 17-year-old’s dance out of a Nairobi slum – and…

“Seeing” the Total Solar Eclipse for the Visually Impaired

Jul 31, 2017 11:51 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) – There’s something for everyone during the once in a lifetime event marked on thousands of calendars this August 21. The total solar eclipse will span across the nation that day and for those who are visually impaired there’s now a unique way to experience the eclipse as well. Categories: Local News, News, Total Solar Eclipse Tags:…

Sheriff Lott Wants to bring Suicide Issues to Light

Jul 31, 2017 10:40 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott made an emotional plea to his department Monday after announcing a Richland County Deputy killed himself while on duty. Sheriff Lott says suicide is an issue among law enforcement and he wants to honor the memory of the deputy and bring awareness to the problem. According to Lott, Deputy Derek Fish committed suicide…

Merry Masterpieces Created By Children For Hospital Fundraiser

Jul 31, 2017 9:30 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It was Christmas in July. Check out these Merry Masterpieces created by some little artists. A group of kids, who are former patients of Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, spent Sunday creating artwork and giving back. Their work will help benefit the hospital during one of its big fundraisers. The Merry Masterpiece event took place at the Mad Platter….