20/20 Exclusive: Murdaugh family murders
Tonight, right here on ABC Columbia news at 9PM we bring you an exclusive inside look at the Murdaugh family.
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Local Living: Laser Lights and Miracle League Columbia
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health
Local Living on ABC Columbia is brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, registration for the City of Columbia’s Miracle League Fall Baseball season is now open. The City’s Parks and Recreation Department says the baseball program provides a safe and enjoyable team sport experience for young athletes with special needs. Games…
Tax Free Weekend in SC kicks off in August
SC Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, August 5, through Sunday, August 7
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- If you are looking to save a little cash on back to school spending, you can check out the tax free weekend. According to the South Carolina Department of Revenue, items like school supplies, clothing and computers can be purchased tax free during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday. The 2022 Tax Free Weekend takes place…
The latest on the Alex Murdaugh indictments
ABC NEWS and Eva Pilgrim with the story
ABC NEWS– The latest now on Alex Murdaugh. The former Lowcountry attorney has now been indicted on murder and weapons charges in connection with the killing of his wife and son last year. ABC’s Eva Pilgrim has more. Categories: News Tags: Alex Murdaugh
House votes to restore abortion access nationwide
Washington update on House vote
WASHINGTON (AP) – The House has voted to restore abortion access nationwide. It’s Democrats’ first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion. But the House bill approved Friday has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. But the vote marks the beginning of a new era…
A look at falling Gas Prices in SC
Prices at the pump are down again
ABC Columbia image COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to fill up at the pump this weekend? Gas prices continue to drop. According to Gas Buddy, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $3.85 a gallon. The state average is just a little higher at $4.05 a gallon. South Carolina ranks as one of the cheapest states in the country to…
June Spending data: U.S. shoppers spent more
consumers purchased nearly $681 Billion dollars worth of goods
CNN– There was a little less penny-pinching in the u-s last month. retail sales increased one-percent in June according to new Commerce Department data, released Friday. Officials there say consumers purchased nearly $681 Billion dollars worth of goods. Among the items that turned in big sales, automobiles, gas and groceries. Declines were reported for other items, including clothing and building…
988 Suicide and Mental Health Lifeline Launches Saturday
Starting July 16- when people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Launching Saturday, a new three digit suicide and crisis lifeline will be available for callers nationwide. By dialing 9-8-8, instead of the previously used ten digit number, free and confidential support will be provided for anyone in distress or experiencing a crisis, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Officials say when people call, text,…
Prime Time in the Parks in Columbia
Prime Time in the Parks is a free late night teen program that aims to provide a fun and safe environment for teens ages 13 to 18-years-old
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for some plans for the kids on Fridays this Summer, check out Prime Time in the Parks. City officials say it is a free late night teen program that aims to provide a fun and safe environment for teens ages 13 to 18-years-old. July 15 Community Event: Movie Night at the Park at…
Two new omicron variants most transmissible, not most severe
Two new subvariants of the omicron strain of covid-19 are making headlines across the country.
