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SC Rep. Merrill Denies Misconduct in Office Charges

COLUMBIA ,  SC  (WOLO )– Representative Jim Merrill is responding to allegations of misconduct in office, by Solicitor David Pascoe, with an adamant denial. The following statement was relaesed through Merrill’s attorneys . Representative Jim Merrill adamantly denies the charges brought against him by Solicitor David Pascoe. He has served honorably and in good faith as a part time member…

Volunteers and Participants Benefit From Salvation Army’s Angel Tree

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Throughout this holiday season, ABC Columbia has encouraged you to become a sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. This week, volunteers from all over South Carolina are lending a hand to make sure every child has a Merry Christmas. The Angel Tree is projected to provide gifts for over 3,100 kids this year. Families on the…

Reward Offered In Theft of $45K Caterpillar Equipment

OCSO/Provided ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that the owner is offering a cash reward for information leading to the recovery of equipment stolen in November. OCSO’s Public Information Officer, Richard Walker, said the owner of the model 239D Caterpillar is offering a reward of $1,000. The Caterpillar model 239D worth $45,000 was last seen…

Food Magic: Turning $5 into a week of meals for a hungry family

How Harvest Hope makes the most of every dollar for families

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Hunger in South Carolina is no joke…In fact, according to Harvest Hope Food Bank, one in six, or 794,590 Palmetto State residents are food insecure…23% of which are children.  Many people in the state have to choose between things like eating and medical care, and a meal versus paying rent or a mortgage. Since 1981, the…

Columbia City At-Large Council Hosts Holiday Reception

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some Columbia City council members want to meet and greet residents this holiday season. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall will host a Holiday reception. Where: Earlewood Park Banquet Room, 1113 Parkside Dr. Columbia, SC 29203 When: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Columbia City Council