5 Dead After Severe Weather Sweeps Through Alabama
Authorities say three people have been killed as a line of storms and possible tornadoes moved across northern Alabama overnight.
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Closing Arguments Set for Michael Slager Trial
After hearing from 55 witnesses over a month, a South Carolina jury is set to hear closing arguments in the Michael Slager murder trial.
Earn Your Wings With a Couple Simple Steps
Earn Your Wings With a Couple Simple Steps
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Growing a large white beard and feeding reindeer isn’t a prerequisite to make a Midlands child happy this Christmas. Once again this year, you have the opportunity to join The Salvation Army and ABC Columbia in participating in the Angel Tree Program. Now through December fourth, while you are shopping for your family at the Columbiana Centre and…
Feed an Officer Campaign Kicks Off
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Heroes in Blue’s “Feed an Officer” campaign runs through December 11. Visit a participating restaurants and simply, donate. All donations will be delivered to local departments in Richland and Lexington Counties on December 14th. The idea is to show appreciation for men and women in blue by treating them to a special lunch. On Sunday, December 4,…
Governor’s Carolighting Announces Performers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ready to ring in the season? The State Christmas Tree will be lit Thursday, December 1. And organizers have announced performers for The 50th Annual Governor’s Carolighting. Carolighting Children’s Choir Dreher High School Choir Dr. Marlena Smalls & The Hallelujah Singers Marina Lomazov Southern Bronze Handbell Ensemble The Carolina Gents Fort Jackson’s Own 282nd Band Brass Choir…
Black Friday Shopping : By the Numbers
NEW YORK (AP) _ Thanksgiving weekend shoppers picked up hot toys, TVs and new Apple products, buying both online and in stores, but spent less per person because of rampant discounting that they’ve come to demand. All the receipts aren’t in yet but a National Retail Federation survey says it appears customers spent an average of $289.19 over the four-day…
Richland Co. Rec. Commissioner Resigns
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Another member of the Richland County Recreation Commission’s Board of Directors is stepping down. Tuesday George Martin submitted a resignation letter to the governor’s office. In the letter Martin sites personal family issues as the reason for his departure. In an executive order Governor Haley called on members to resign ahead of Wednesday’s public hearing or…
RCSD: Pair Forced Minors They Met on Facebook to Perform Sex Acts
Two people are in custody and face sex trafficking charges after deputies say they forced four minors they met on Facebook to perform sex acts in exchange for money at a Bush River Road hotel earlier this month.
Ice Bucket That Sparked Charity Blitz Comes to Smithsonian
The bucket of ice that sparked a viral social-media campaign has a new home at the Smithsonian.
Garners Ferry Road Woman Dies Following Collison
File RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the woman who died on November 27th after the vehicle she was driving left the roadway and hit a tree nearly a week earlier. Gary Watts identified the victim as 32-year-old Erica Wortham, of Garners Ferry Road. The collision occurred on November 19th, shortly after 3:30 a.m. at…
