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Red Cross Holiday Safety and Decorating Safety

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC  ( WOLO)– During the holiday season, an average of 40 home fires per day in the country are caused by children playing, according to the Red Cross. Here are  fire safety tips from the American Red Cross to keep in mind when decorating and enjoying the holidays. Keep children, pets & decorations away from lit candles and consider…
National News, News, Politics

Collapsed Allepo Ceasefire

Rebels Blame Tehran
ABC Columbia Staff

ALEPPO, SYRIA–  The Aleppo cease-fire has collapsed bringing the threat of a potentially bloody battle to an end. Although the cease-fire unraveled early yesterday,  rebel groups now say the deal is back on and will take effect early today. The rebels blame Tehran, the capital of Iran,  for the failed start of a cease-fire deal which was aimed to stop…

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SC Rep. Merrill Denies Misconduct in Office Charges

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA ,  SC  (WOLO )– Representative Jim Merrill is responding to allegations of misconduct in office, by Solicitor David Pascoe, with an adamant denial. The following statement was relaesed through Merrill’s attorneys . Representative Jim Merrill adamantly denies the charges brought against him by Solicitor David Pascoe. He has served honorably and in good faith as a part time member…
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Volunteers and Participants Benefit From Salvation Army’s Angel Tree

ABC Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Throughout this holiday season, ABC Columbia has encouraged you to become a sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. This week, volunteers from all over South Carolina are lending a hand to make sure every child has a Merry Christmas. The Angel Tree is projected to provide gifts for over 3,100 kids this year. Families on the…
Local News, Orangeburg

Reward Offered In Theft of $45K Caterpillar Equipment

Kimberlei Davis

OCSO/Provided ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that the owner is offering a cash reward for information leading to the recovery of equipment stolen in November. OCSO’s Public Information Officer, Richard Walker, said the owner of the model 239D Caterpillar is offering a reward of $1,000. The Caterpillar model 239D worth $45,000 was last seen…