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RCSD to Host Gift Card Fundraiser For Houston Area Deputies

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking Midlands residents to lend a hand to Houston area law enforcement through a unique, one-of-a kind fundraiser. The Sheriff and the deputies of Live PD will be collecting store gift-cards on Thursday, August 31st from 6:00am to 6:00pm at Decker Center,  located on 2500 Decker Boulevard. The donated gift cards…

Helping Hand: Join ABC Columbia for ‘Day of Giving’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The devastation in Houston and surrounding areas in Texas has so many people asking how they can help.  You can join us here at ABC in the effort to get Houston back on its feet. Our Network has announced a Day of Giving. Starting at Five am Thursday morning, ABC will host a ‘Day of Giving’ set to…

Deputies Capture Man Accused of Murdering 81-Year-Old

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- After arresting one suspect last week in the robbery turned murder, deputies arrested the other suspect Wednesday afternoon. 40-year-old, Jason Randolph was arrested at 2:45 p.m. and charged with murder and strong armed robbery. Randolph is the second suspect after 58-year-old Jeffrey Simmons was arrested at Randolph’s home near Two Notch Road. Simmons is also charged with…

AAA Says Gas Prices Might Keep Rising Because of Harvey

Gas prices have jumped in recent days, and Hurricane Harvey could bring another jump at the pump.

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices have jumped in recent days, and Hurricane Harvey could bring another jump at the pump. “It’s definitely not fun to see when it rises,” Ryan Daniels said.    AAA says South Carolina is seeing one of the largest increases in gas prices in the country from Tuesday to Wednesday, but the uptick is only by…

Amazon Donates to SC Science Academy and the Classroom

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Amazon is doing its part to encourage young scientists in the midlands. Wednesday the on-line retail giant donated 15 thousand dollars in lab materials to the South Carolina Science Academy. The academy’s director says the donation could fuel the discoveries of the future. The South Carolina Science Academy has been offering classes since 2014.   Categories: Local News,…

SC Department of Natural Resources Deploys Crews to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In another round of aid, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is sending teams to Texas. SC DNR Officials say Texas Parks and Wildlife requested the assistance. According to SC DNR,  Officers will head to Texas Thursday, where they will join game wardens from Texas Parks and Wildlife. The DNR teams have experience working on the water and navigating…