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Hospital in Barnwell County Closing at Least Temporarily

The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily
ABC Columbia Staff

BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily. Local media outlets report that the owners of the 53-bed hospital released a statement this week saying they are working to find alternatives for providing health care but that plans have not yet been…
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Sheriff warns of Dangers of letting car run while it’s not occupied in Winter Weather

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the winter weather, many drivers may want to start their car and let it heat up before jumping in, but there’s a warning from Law Enforcement about that practice. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says car thieves are targeting idling vehicles. According to Sheriff Lott, it only takes seconds for a criminal to steal your car….

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Woman Fatally Struck While Riding Her Bike to Work Identified

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A woman killed while riding her bicycle to work Thursday morning has been identified. Coroner Margaret Fisher said 31-year-old Erica Bass died after she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in the southbound lane of 12th Street exit between SCANA Highway and Saxe Gotha Road just before 7 a.m. Bass was pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries she sustained…

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USC Trustee in Court on Charges He Killed Protected Hawks

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A University of South Carolina trustee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he illegally trapped and killed hawks in Orangeburg County. Court papers show Charles Williams entered the plea Wednesday in Columbia. Prosecutors last month charged Williams with seven counts of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Three other men are each charged with one…
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Suspect in Video Store Robbery Caught

Kimberlei Davis

Justin Jenkins RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Surveillance footage lead to the arrest of a man wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed robbery, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said. The Sheriff stated that the Richland County Fugitive Task Force and the United States Marshal’s Office arrested Jenkins…

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State Braces for Potentially Severe Winter Weather

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —  As severe winter weather makes it way across the east coast, the National Weather Service issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Florence, Dillon, Marion, Horry and Lee counties. Be advised that the alerts are in effect from midnight Friday through 7 p.m. Saturday. Threat for freezing rain w/ significant impacts exists in north…
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St. Patrick’s Line-Up Announcement Party

ABC Columbia Staff

    COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The St. Pat’s in Five Points Planning Committee is inviting the community to Delaney’s Music Pub for the reveal of this year’s music line-up, festival highlights, and changes. The event is Thursday, January 21st, starting at 6:00 p.m and runs until 7:00 p.m. True Irish-themed entertainment will be featured by the Rince N’ah Eireann dancers, bagpipers, and…
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Boil Water Advisory for Trenholm Drive

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is a boil water advisory issued for water customers in the Trenholm Drive area.  This includes those located in Lakeview Circle to Forest Drive, and the Trenholm Plaza Shopping Center. Water customers are asked to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking.  Also, any ice made from water that has not…

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WATCH: Governor Haley delivers 2016 State of the State address

Governor Nikki Haley delivers her 2016 State of the State address to the General Assembly Tuesday night
Grace Joyal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A fresh start to 20-16, started with a look-back at what tested South Carolina in 2015. “This has been a different, and difficult year for South Carolina; a year that warrants a different kind of speech,” Haley said. “While there is plenty to celebrate in our state, it would be neither honest nor productive to ignore…