Halloween safety tips that keep the fear out of the fright night
You don’t have much time left before Halloween creeps out until next year. Here are a few safety tips you may want to keep in mind.
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Special Report: Meet the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw Air Force Base
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – At Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, a team of experts is working to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers, and maintainers through the F-16 Fighting Falcon. ABC Columbia’s Claire Richardson met with members of the team about their mission, their inspiration, and what it takes to fly. Watch the video above for a peek….
There is still time to cast an absentee ballot in person
The Richland County of Elections is encouraging everyone to get out and vote.
Florence shooting suspect Fred Hopkins believes his constitutional rights were breached
Frederick Hopkins appeared before a judge but instead of having his preliminary hearing, he declared his constitutional rights were breached.
EFFINGHAM, S.C. (WOLO)– After lots of back and forth with the judge, he ended up waiving his right to have the preliminary hearing. Hopkins slowly limped into the courtroom and had quite a bit to say, but none of it concerned what he was in court for. Hopkins declared his constitutional rights were breached when he sent a letter asking for…
City of Columbia hosts Spooktacular Halloween
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia has a treat for you this Halloween. The city will once again host the “Spooktacular Halloween Carnival” on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Dutch Square Mall. According to organizers, the event will feature Escapology’s “Hot Seat,” inflatables, carnival games, karaoke, trivia, and exhibitors. WHAT: “Spooktacular Halloween Carnival” WHERE: Dutch Square, 421 Bush River Road WHEN: 5-9 p.m….
Dominion offers to manage portion of Santee Cooper
Columbia, S.C. (AP, WOLO)–Dominion Energy is now saying not only does it want to take over SCANA, it is also willing to manage part of state-owned utility Santee Cooper. In a motion filed Tuesday and provided to ABC Columbia News, Dominion energy has a judge throw out Santee Cooper’s request for a $351 million Public Interest Fund and written a…
Sumter man killed in drive-by shooting
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) – Police in Sumter are searching for a suspect after they say a man was shot and killed while sitting in his car Tuesday (10/30) night. Investigators say around 9 p.m. Tuesday, Marcus Brown, 54, was sitting in a parked car on the 300 block of South Salem St. outside of his family’s home. Police say at…
Richland Co. deputies host silent auction with Live PD officers
Richland County deputies will be hosting a silent auction featuring the officers from the A&E television show Live PD.
Richland Library hosts ‘Not so Spooky Halloween’ stroll
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Richland Library is hosting the annual Not-So-Spooky Halloween Stroll from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31 at the Main location (1431 Assembly Street). According to Library officials, then take a stroll in the Main Street District for some trick-or-treating at the following, participating locations: Richland Library Main The COMET Columbia Museum of Art Mast General Store…
Hundreds gather at Midlands synagogue to remember Pittsburgh victims
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds, if not more than a thousand people came togehter at the Beth Shalom Synagogue to honor the 11 people killed in a place of worship more than 500 miles away. “The people that came out tonight are hungry for some response to violence, anger, and prejudice,” Jonathan Case, Rabbi at Beth Shalom Synagogue said. Supporters filled the synagogue…
