COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It is summertime and when it is “Famously Hot” and humid nothing sounds better than a pool. But do you know what is in the pool water? A professor at USC has done research on pool water and how it can affect people’s health. Red itchy eyes, exes phlegm in the throat, coughing, even asthma– these are possible…
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – West Columbia Police Department has made an arrest in an armed robbery that happened earlier today (7/23) at a Ruby Tuesday’s. Investigators say 47-year-old William Jody Wingate has been charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and possession of a knife during a violent crime. Officials say Wingate entered Ruby Tuesday’s with a knife and demanded money from…
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Chief Meteorlogist John Farley is tracking severe weather Monday afternoon. John says north of Pinewood and Rembert could see rain. Saluda County be on the lookout for storms. John will continue to update the weather forecast on air and on-line. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row), Local News
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster announced today he will appoint former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon as the interim chairman of Santee Cooper’s board of directors begin immediately. “South Carolina ratepayers simply can’t afford a leaderless Santee Cooper making a year’s worth of decisions – especially at such a critical time in the utility’s history,” said Gov….
The maker of Ritz Cracker has announced a voluntary recall. Mondelez International says the recall was announced as a precautionary measure, due to salmonella concerns. The company says they have 16 different products that could potentially be tainted. According to company leaders, Ritz products with cheese contain a whey powder that has been recalled due to the risk. Those products…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– In Sumter County, an inmate is back in custody after escaping Monday morning. Authorities say 24-year-old Brandon Jones escaped from the Wateree Correctional Institute in Rembert. Jones had been sentenced to five years for non-violent second degree burglary, say officials. Authorities brought him back into custody Monday, less than an hour after sending out the alert that…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police need your help finding a man accused of robbing a bank over last Friday. Police say the man stole money from the First Citizens Bank on Garners Ferry Road on Friday. They have released this surveillance image. Officers say no one was injured during the incident. If you have any information, you are asked to…
ABC COLUMBIA is tracking the potential for rain Monday. Clouds will increase as the day goes on. A bit cooler, but the threat of afternoon showers will remain throughout the day. Here’s a look at your mid-day forecast with ABC Columbi’as Tyler Ryan. Categories: Local News, Todays Forecast Tags: ABC Columbia Forecast
South Carolina Department of Corrections has apprehended an inmate who escaped from the Wateree Correctional Institute early this morning.
