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Dylann Roof Competency Hearing Set for Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A judge has ordered another competency exam for Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, who faces the death penalty for killing nine black parishioners last year. Federal Judge Richard Gergel ordered another evaluation of Roof “in an abundance of caution.” The trial’s sentencing phase is set to begin Tuesday. Categories: Local News, News, State

Grinding of the Greens

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year again, time to drop off your Christmas tree at Grinding of the Greens. Christmas tree Drop-off Locations Richland & Lexington Counties December 26, 2016 – January 12, 2017 Ball Park Road-301 Ball Park Rd, Lexingtion,M-W-F, Sat 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sun 3– 7PM. Bush River Rd– 6109 Bush River Rd Columbia….

Gift Return Policies Changing

CNN– You may want to make your holiday returns sooner rather than later consumerworld.org’s annual return policy survey found some big stores are tightening their windows for returns. Among them is Macy’s, which is requiring all returns within a year instead of returns anytime. Kohl’s created a Jan. 31 deadline for “premium electronics” to replace an open-ended policy. Costco switched its…

SC Year in Review: Hurricane Matthew

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News is taking a look back at the stories that impacted our state in 2016. From political conflicts to mother nature, 2016 was a busy year in South Carolina. Hurricane Matthew swept up the coast and devastated the tiny town of Nichols. ABC Columbia’s Grace Joyal takes a look back at the flood scene. Categories:…

Year in Review Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Join ABC COLUMBIA NEWS Saturday and Sunday night for a look back at 2016. We count down the top stories in the Palmetto State. ABC COLUMBIA NEWS Year in Review Special- Saturday and Sunday Night at 11pm Categories: Local News

Family Friendly New Years on Ice

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a family friendly way to spend New Year’s Eve? The City of Columbia is hosting Columbia “WOW” at Main Street on Ice. Here are the details from the City of Columbia if you’s like to attend the event: This family-friendly event features interactive inflatables, games, food vendors, ice skating and more! Guests can compete against…

New Trial Date set for Former Officer Michael Slager

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former police officer Michael Slager has a new date set for the retrial. It is now scheduled for March 1. You may remember, Slager’s trial in December was declared a mistrial after the jury deadlocked. Slager is the former North Charleston police officer accused of shooting Walter Scott in the back as he ran from a traffic stop….