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Two arrested after dogs found neglected, emaciated, some eating bark and dirt to survive

**** WARNING: Some of the images in this article may be disturbing.**** (Photo: CPD )Animal Cruelty Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia police Department say they have arrested two men for two separate cases of animal cruelty. According to authorities the 41 year old Joseph Harris is accused of not properly taking care of two of his pit-bulls that were…

SCANA Rate hearing Live update

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday there was more testimony from SCANA CEO Jimmy Addison. The testimony is part of a hearing at the South Carolina Public Service Commission over whether SCE&G can set rates in the wake of the VC Summer Nuclear fall out project. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers is at the hearing and brings this live update. Among the questions…

Senator Lindsey Graham tells ABC Columbia ‘I am not in the mix’ for Candidate for Attorney General

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham’s name has been floating as a possible candidate for the Attorney General position, after Jeff Sessions resignation but Graham tells ABC Columbia that he’s not considering taking the position. “To the people of South Carolina, I am honored to be your senator, I am going nowhere,” Graham said. ” I’m not in the mix, I’ve never…

Veterans to be honored at annual City Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Veterans in the City of Columbia and across the state and nation will be honored at the City of Columbia’s annual Veterans Day parade. According to the city, it’s one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day Parades and it will take place on Monday, November 12. The Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. from Sumter…

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The first in a series of Women's Day events offers an opportunity to take a national TV ride along

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)– Women’s Day 2019 is March 8, however, a series of events are planned in the community lead up to it. The kick-off event for the group Faith Intensified Glorifying Him Together (F.I.G.H.T.) is planned for Saturday night at the Bookland Health and Wellness Center.  The event, which starts at 4:00 PM includes a silent auction where the…

SCANA CEO facing tough questions as PSC continues rate hearing

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Friday there was more testimony from SCANA CEO Jimmy Addison. The testimony is part of a hearing at the South Carolina Public Service Commission over whether SCE&G can set rates in the wake of the VC Summer Nuclear fall out project. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers is at the hearing. Among the questions Friday,  Addison was asked “Who is…

Ready to get in the Christmas Spirit? Vista Lights returns to Columbia’s Vista

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Christmas is arriving early in Columbia’s Vista. The 33rd annual Vista Lights event kicks off Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 5pm off Gervais Street. Visitors to the annual event can enjoy performances, dancing, shopping and of plenty of holiday cheer. The event will run from 5pm-10pm, with a tree lighting at 7pm. Following parking information provided by…