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Recreation Commission Board Member Resigns

Word of Wilbert Lewis' resignation comes days before a scheduled public hearing.
ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) — A member of Richland County’s embattled Recreation Commission is resigning. Word of Wilbert Lewis’ resignation comes days before a scheduled public hearing. Lewis has been a board member since 2007. Last week Gov. Nikki Haley announced a hearing set for November 30th to address the accusations against the board. Former Executive Director James Brown III retired…
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RCSD Seeks Suspect for Shoplifting

Rob Dew

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say was caught on camera shoplifting jewelry. According to investigators on September 30th, the suspect took more than $1,200 in jewelry from Bill Mishoe’s Auction on Fairfield Rd. If you recognize the man in the surveillance image call the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories:…
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Latest on Wildfires Across Southeast

ABC Columbia Staff

(AP)– As drought dries up forests across the South and with no sign of coming rain that might help put out dozens of major wildfires, the Tennessee Valley Authority has issued a burn ban on its public lands in seven states. The TVA on Tuesday said the ban applies to anything that might produce an open flame, from campfires to…

National News, Politics

‘Knife fight’ as Trump Builds Cabinet

CNN

Donald Trump’s transition is being marked by sharp internal disagreements over key cabinet appointments and direction, both for internal West Wing positions and key national security posts, sources involved in the transition team tell CNN.
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Watch: Gov. Calls for Day of Prayer

ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Governor Nikki Haley is asking South Carolina to pray. Tuesday Haley announced plans for a statewide prayer vigil to be held next Tuesday at area places of worship. Haley says she’s urging everyone, regardless of faith to take part. Hurricane Matthew, the Dylann Roof, and Michael Slager trials are among the reasons the governor says to pray for…
Local News

Wildfire Smoke Affects Midlands’ Air Quality

DHEC Officials Advise Limiting Time Outdoors
ABC Team

Smoke from wildfires around the Southeast is bellowing into the Midlands, covering skylines and leaving clouds of haze around buildings. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says that the air quality in our area is becoming unhealthy. DHEC officials declared an Air Quality Action Day, suggesting that that people should stay indoors. “We’re asking everyone to limit their outdoor…
National News, News

Firefighters Battling Nearly 45 Wildfires in South

ABC News

ABC NEWS– Firefighters across the Southeast are battling nearly 45 Wildfires in states from North Carolina, to Tennessee to Alabama. More than three thousand firefighters are on the ground working to contain the blazes which are charring thousands of acres. ABC’S Elizabeth Hur has the latest.   Categories: National News, News
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State Agency Suspends Abortion Regulations

Rob Dew

Columbia, S.C. (AP)–A South Carolina agency is holding off on recommending any changes to abortion clinic regulations after being inundated with responses to its drafted proposal. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed Tuesday the process is delayed indefinitely. Spokeswoman Cassandra Harris says the agency received nearly 460 comments on proposed changes put out in September for public…
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DHEC: Air Quality Alert

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday the Midlands is under an Air Quality Alert. According to DHEC,  residents should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires. Officials say monitors are indicating elevated levels of particulate matter in several areas of the state.  Currently, the upstate counties are most affected.  However, areas of the state north of I-20 and west…
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SC Wildfire Update

ABC Columbia Staff

PICKENS COUNTY  (AP)– Officials say a wildfire burning in the mountains of South Carolina is more under control than in previous days. Mike Bozzo of the S.C. Forestry Commission says the 2,300-acre Pinnacle Mountain fire is now 25 percent contained. Firefighters used bulldozers to construct fire lines Sunday. Sprinkler systems have also been installed along portions of the South Saluda…