President Trump said his executive order restricting entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries is to keep Americans safer, but one former Homeland Security official who is an ABC News contributor said the move could instead do the opposite by inspiring violent extremist attacks in the U.S.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library’s annual shared reading experience encourages Midlands’ area residents to read the same book at the same time. In this year’s novel, Grant Park, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Leonard Pitts Jr. confronts the past four decades of race relations in the U.S. from the perspective of two veteran journalists. Good Morning Columbia anchor Grace Joyal sat…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department is offering a free women’s self-defense course, to empower and provide women with the tools to escape an attacker. RCSD said this is a crime prevention program that utilizes techniques that are specifically designed for women to reduce the likelihood of victimization. This program empowers women to recognize their strengths and make…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday night at Plantation Court Apartments in the 200 block of South Saluda Avenue. Firefighters said there was heavy smoke and flames when they arrived on the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. ABC Columbia News will update this story once more information becomes…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Thousands came out to the Lexington County annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday. Residents in Lexington braved the cold to put their cooking skills to the test. Event goers had an opportunity to sample a variety of chilies and listen to live music. This year organizer’s say the competition brought in a record breaking audience and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands church dedicated their Sunday service to addressing gun violence in the Palmetto State. The Reid Chapel AME Church hosted a “Stand Up Sunday” service in hopes bring people together and fight to put an end to gun violence. Organizers said the service is meant to motivate others to start the conversation at home so that…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Crews are on the scene of a two-alarm apartment fire on Hardscrabble Road in Columbia. Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say when they arrived to The Reserve at Lake Carolina Apartment complex heavy fire and smoke was visible. Fire Fighters say at least two buildings are affected and residents have evacuated. No injuries have been reported….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment. Even so, the possibility of adding SC to the list spurs passionate debate inside the State House. In 2014 a bill passed allowing for possession of CBD oil for patients…
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands man is dead after being ejected from his vehicle on I-20 Sunday morning. Troopers say the crash happened around 3:45 a.m. when Jonathan Hubbard was traveling eastbound on I-20 near the 90 mile marker. His 1992 Buick ran off the median and flipped several times. According to troopers, Hubbard was not wearing a seat…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire department is investigating a fire that left four people displaced. The fire happened on House Street at a two story quadplex around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Fire Fighters rescued two patients from the first floor of the home. The cause of the fire in under investigation. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
