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Watch: Kassy Alia Celebrates Husband Through ‘Heroes In Blue’

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Turning tragedy into triumph. Months after her husband, Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia was shot and killed in the line of duty, Kassy Alia is using her personal experience to honor men and women she calls “Heroes in Blue.” Shortly after her husbands death, Alia started the hashtag ‘HeroesinBlue’ and has since turned it into…

Eutawville Man Charged in Dog Shootings

Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenel says Michael Havens of Eutawville was extradited from Arkansas to Orangeburg today and charged with two counts of Ill-Treatment of Animals. Deputies say on March 25th Havens’ neighbors reported hearing gunshots and dogs yelping at his Knott Dr. home.   Havens told investigators he had shot his dogs due to complaints…

Coming up on the News at 6

  Thanks for logging on to ABCColumbia.com  Do you want to know what is coming up at 6? Triumph over tragedy.  Tonight at six, the wife of a fallen police officer makes it her mission to honor the heroes in blue. And, the investigation into Prince’s death reveals reports of suspected prescription medication addiction. We sit down with experts so…

Watch: Midlands Thursday Happenings

Columbia,S.C.(WOLO)– If you are looking for something to do tonight to get your weekend started early, ABC Columbia has you covered. Click below to find out some of the event happening here in the Midlands.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: entertainment, events, happenings, midlands

WATCH: Increasing access to fresh produce for all South Carolinians

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The new “Farm to Food Bank” program from the S.C. Department of Agriculture aims to make sure that everyone in South Carolina, regardless of socioeconomic status, has access to fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. The goal is to encourage healthy lifestyle habits. “We do have one of the highest diabetes rates in the country…

Watch: Midlands Gives Raises Nearly $1.6 Million

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Midlands Gives raised roughly $1.6 millon during Tuesday’s 24-hour day of giving. “Overall, Midlands Gives went superbly,” said JoAnn Turnquist, The Central Carolina Community Foundation. “We had significantly more gifts so, congratulations to everyone in the midlands for keeping it together.” This year officials say Midlands Gives surpassed the amount raised in the previous 2 years, citing…

SC Senate Approves State Budget with K-12 Education money

COLUMBIA, SC (AP)– The South Carolina Senate has approved a $7.5 billion state budget that puts an additional $300 million into K-12 education. The budget covers the state’s expenses from last fall’s historic flooding and provides $40 million in grants to flood-devastated farmers. Senators voted Wednesday to return to the House its spending plans for the fiscal year beginning July…

Coming Up on ABC Columbia News at 6PM

  Just taking a break to let you know what we are working on here at ABC Columbia! It’s down to TRUMP.  State political leaders react to the real estate mogul becoming the presumptive G-O-P Presidential nominee. And, Midlands Gives goes into overtime.  Tonight, we will explain how a computer glitch gave folks another chance to donate to their favorite…