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SC Drought Latest

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The area of South Carolina experiencing unusually dry conditions is rapidly increasing, now including parts of the state that received over a foot of rain less than two months ago from Hurricane Matthew. The U.S. Drought Monitor map released this week shows three-quarters of South Carolina is unusually dry _ all but the northeast corner of…

Red Kettles Now Up at Area Stores

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The familiar bells are ringing the Salvation Army Red Kettles are up at area stores in the Midlands. The Red Kettle is the Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser. Officials hope you’ll stop by and drop some change in the Kettle this holiday season.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Salvation Army

Dylann Roof Found Competent to Stand Trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) —From our ABC affiliate- Dylann Roof’s federal hate crimes trial will move forward. The 22-year-old Eastover man was declared competent on Friday. Jury selection in the trial has been delayed for three weeks as Roof’s attorneys filed for him to undergo a competency evaluation. In an order signed Friday morning, U.S. District Court Judge Richard Gergel said jury…

Angel Trees Up in Area Malls

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You have a chance to be an Angel this Christmas for a child in need. ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Salvation Army for the annual Angel Tree project. Just stop by the trees in Columbiana Center and Columbia Place Mall and pick a child’s name off the tree. You have until December fourth to…

Recognizing Family Caregivers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – November is National Family Caregivers Month. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sits down with Taylor Wilson from the Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. to talk about the importance of recognizing caregivers. Categories: Local News, National News, News, State

Drive-By Shootings in Bennettsville

BENNETTSVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say three drive-by shootings in two days at a home in Bennettsville are likely retaliation for the killing of a teenager back in March. Bennettsville Police Lt. Larry Turner told media outlets that two of the shootings took place less than 30 minutes apart Tuesday night and six shootings have been reported since July at…

Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Each year as many families gather for food and fun, some in the Midlands go hungry. An annual tradition provides a meal to those who are looking for food and fellowship. The Interfaith Thanksgiving Day dinner is a staple in Columbia, hosted by St Peters Catholic Church and First Baptist Church. Gabrielle Franklin reports.   Categories: Local…

Early Black Friday Shopping in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The doors are open and the cash registers are already ringing up sales. Black Friday actually started on Thanksgiving, in the Midlands some major retailers opened early like Hamrick’s and JC Penney. And shoppers were ready for the deals. At Best Buy on Harbison folks lined up in tents for the 6pm store opening. Among the best…

Some Stores Opening on Thanksgiving

(AP)– Don’t count on Thanksgiving reverting to its traditional status of feasting on turkey and giving thanks. Macy’s plans to open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving, with most Macy’s stores closing at 2 a.m., and then reopening at 5 a.m. Friday. It cited “ongoing customer interest in shopping on Thanksgiving, both at Macy’s and at many other retailers.” The department store…