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Santee Cooper CEO Announces Retirement

Aug 25, 2017 11:53 AM EDT

lonnie carter, santee cooper president and ceo, january 4, 2013 Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The CEO of South Carolina’s state-owned utility is retiring after 35 years on the job. Lonnie Carter announced his decision to step aside at Friday’s board meeting. Carter’s retirement comes in the wake of the abandonment of construction on two nuclear reactors at the VC Summer nuclear…

Governor McMaster Cuts Abortion Affiliated Funding

Aug 25, 2017 11:02 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

Governor Henry McMaster signs executive order that may keep state clinics from funds needed to perform abortions.

The Food Truck Jamoree is coming – along with gator sausage…you read right.

Tyler Ryan gets a sneak peek of the Jamil Food Truck Jamboree

Aug 25, 2017 8:13 AM EDT

Tyler Ryan

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – If you are a fan of all things food truck related, you will want to be at the Jamil Temple Saturday for the inaugural Jamil Food Truck Jamboree. The event will include food trucks from all over the area, live music, entertainment and more. Organizers say that entrance to the event is $5 with the flier…

Man Accused of Vandalism Arrested

Aug 25, 2017 5:53 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a man connected to multiple vandalism cases in downtown Columbia. Tyler Lloyd is charged with multiple counts of vandalism. Lloyd is accused of throwing rocks at businesses, including ABC Columbia, and vehicles throughout the downtown area breaking several windows. #CPDUpdate: Tyler Loyd has been charged in d'town vandalism cases. Accused of throwing rocks…

Missing Teenager Believed to Be Traveling With a Fugitive Through the Carolina’s

Aug 25, 2017 5:23 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A teenager gone missing any may need some medical attention is believed to traveling with a fugitive through North and South Carolina. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 15-year-old Madison Copley was last seen in her Hubbard, Ohio home August 12. Madison is believed to be traveling with 21-year-old Malik Williams. Williams…

Police: Charleston Suspect Shot Co-Worker, Held One Hostage at Restaurant

Aug 24, 2017 10:52 PM EDT

ABC Team

CHARLESTON, S.C (WCIV) (AP) – Authorities are now saying that only one person was taken hostage by a fired dishwasher who fatally shot a co-worker in a Charleston, South Carolina, restaurant. Charleston Police spokesman Jack O’Toole said in a news release that the hostage was rescued safely Thursday afternoon from Virginia’s restaurant in downtown Charleston. Mayor John Tecklenburg stood before…

SC National Guard Members Readying for Deployment to Afghanistan

Aug 24, 2017 10:46 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan

Greenville, SC (AP) Some of South Carolina’s bravest are getting ready for deployment. Sixty members of the South Carolina National Guard will deploy to Afghanistan. They’ll head to Texas Thursday for training for one month. The guard members are part of the 238-th Aviation Unit which includes pilots for six helicopters. They’ll leave for Afghanistan next month. Categories: Local News,…