Church Stabbing in Sumter County
A 65-year-old Sumter County man is charged with stabbing the person sitting in front of him in church.
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Consumer Recall: Target Halloween LED Gel Clings
Consumer Recall- If you’ve got some Halloween decorations set up, you may want to look at this item that’s being recall from Target. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the LED gel clings can separate and expose the inner decal and LED/button battery compartment, posing choking and button battery ingestion hazards to children. Consumers should immediately remove the recalled gel clings…
Tips on Battling Colds and Flu in the Fall
ABC NEWS– Fall means pumpkins, Halloween, lots of kids with their hands in the candy, and cold and flu season. From washing your hands, to minding your coughs, in this Medical Minute ABC’S Dr. Timothy Johnson has tips to battle colds and flu. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Health
South Carolina Woman shot as Family Gathered for Funeral say Police
GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) – Police say a South Carolina woman was fatally shot by a stray bullet as she gathered with family inside a Gastonia home before her sister-in-law’s funeral. Media outlets report 37-year-old Jacobia Lane of Sumter, South Carolina, was sitting on a couch in her brother’s home about 12:30 a.m. Saturday when someone outside fired about 30 bullets….
Sunday is Last Day of the State Fair: Catch some of the Entertainment
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday is the last day of the South Carolina State Fair. Gates open at 12pm and close at 11pm. Check out the Fair food, from corn dogs to fried Oreos and don’t forget the Roving Acts. We hit the midway to give you a sample of the entertainment you can expect Sunday at the State Fair. Categories:…
Gamecock Saturday Night only on ABC Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s game day and ABC Columbia has all the highlights and game day recaps you need on Gamecock Saturday Night. Our Sports Director Mike Gillespie and Greg Brzozowski break down the game day details, from USC to Clemson, to all around the SEC and ACC. Gamecock Saturday Night only on ABC Columbia News following ABC College football…
Governor Haley: State Employees in 26 Counties Will Be Paid for Executive Order Days Off
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – State employees in 26 counties who were required to stay home because of Hurricane Matthew will be paid for the days their offices were closed. Gov. Nikki Haley issued an executive order Friday granting leave with pay for employees who work in the state offices she ordered closed from Oct. 5 through Oct. 7. As the…
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Mullins
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A new disaster recovery center is now open in Mullins for residents dealing with the aftermath damageaftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Marion County center will be open Monday through Saturday until further notice, say officials. State emergency Management teams will be in gand to help residents with applications for aid. The disaster recovery center is located at the following address:…
October Pet Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a spooky deal on a special pet. The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is offering an October pet adoption special. According to the Animal services, during the special, pet adoptions will be reduced to $31. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming. WHERE: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane…
Walk for Life Hot Pink Marathon Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lace up the tennis shoes for a Marathon to Battle back against breast cancer. The Walk for Life Hot Pink Marathon kicks off Saturday at Spirit Communications Park. This is the 26th for the 3.1 mile walk. According to Organizers, walkers can register the day of the event Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Race registrations…
