Santa Penguins
Santa already has reindeer, and elves, but you may not have known he has some other little helpers that were making an appearance this Christmas.
News
Heavy Snow Hammers North East
Heavy snow hammers the the North East during the busiest holiday travel season.
University of South Carolina Closed Through New Year’s Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina is closed through New Year’s Day. The University resumes normal operations on January 1, however classes for the Spring 2018 semester do not begin until Tuesday, January, 16, as Monday, January 15 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, an observed federal holiday. Students and faculty are encouraged to partake in a…
Lexington Arrests Wanted Suspect
A man wanted for several charges including failing to stop for police is now behind bars after weekend search.
Hippo Christmas Wish
AP– Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey has welcomed another hippopotamus to the city’s zoo, more than 60 years after her song about wanting one for Christmas helped the facility purchase its first. The singer was on hand as the 26-year-old pygmy hippopotamus Francesca made her first Oklahoma public appearance since moving from San Diego Zoo. In 1953, the then-10-year-old Peevey…
DHEC: Be Mindful this Holiday Season, Not Wasteful
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Health officials are encouraging you to be mindful of how much waste you’re producing this holiday season. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reports as wonderful as the holidays are, it’s also the time of year when people generate tons of waste. DHEC wants residents to put these 12 recycling and waste reduction tips…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From all of us here at ABC COLUMBIA, we wish you and yours, a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Join ABC Columbia News, Christmas Night at 11pm, for a Special Year in Review Show. Join ABC Columbia News on New Year’s Eve for a Special Year Ender Report. Wake up December 26th with Good Morning Columbia…
Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to bring a furry friend home this holiday, and get a deal too. The City of Columbia and Lexington Animal Services are hosting a Home for the Holidays adoption special in December. Adoption fees are $25. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming, according to City officials. WHERE: Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane…
Holiday Garbage Collection in City of Columbia- Schedule
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are wondering when to set out your garbage during the Christmas season, the city of Columbia has released its holiday collection schedule. According to City of Columbia officials, the Solid Waste Division will have an adjustable schedule for all recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup. Monday, December 25, 2017 – No collection Tuesday, December 26,…
Columbia Firefighter accused of Domestic Violence
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Firefighter with the Columbia Fire Department was arrested on Saturday, accused of assaulting his wife. Deputies responded to the 7300 block of Middle Street in reference to a disturbance. Investigators say Kenneth Foster,32, assaulted his wife and pointed a gun at the victim and her daughter. Foster was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal domestic…
