Storms to Bring Heavy Rain, Snow, Frigid Air Across Country
Rain, snow and brutal cold are in store for much of the country this week as several weather systems move in from the west.
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Murder Suspect on Loose After Shooting
Thomas Secor SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspect in a fatal shooting Wednesday night in Sumter County. Authorities say witnesses identified the shooter as 35-year-old Thomas Secor. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of Briar Branch Road, when Secor was arguing with the victim when things escalated, authorities say….
Preparing Your Family for Emergencies
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Ahead of potential winter weather this weekend, the Red Cross shares tips to make sure your family is prepared for emergencies. As the New Year arrived and many people were making resolutions about things they want to accomplish in 2017, the American Red Cross was busy responding to home fires. Over the holiday weekend, volunteers from…
Brutal Beating Captured on Social Media
A brutal beating of a special needs man is aired by suspects on Facebook live. Illinois police call the attack “disgusting”. *Warning* The video is graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers.
Road Reopened After School Bus and Bicyclist Collide
Columbia Police are investigating an accident involving a school bus and a bicyclist
Columbia Police are investigating an accident involving a school bus and a bicyclist.
‘I’m Not Going to Lie to You’ Dylann Roof Tells Jury at Sentencing Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Dylann Roof delivered a very brief opening statement in federal court on Wednesday as the penalty phase of his trial got underway. Roof, acting as his own attorney, spoke for the first time to the jury that will decide if he should be sentenced to death or life in prison for fatally shooting nine black parisioners…
Widower Takes Stand in Dylann Roof Sentencing Trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The widower of a woman killed at Emanuel AME Church says his wife was a dedicated person of faith who did her best to enjoy life. The Rev. Anthony Thompson cried in court Wednesday as he described a conversation with his wife, Myra, about their future plans to move and pursue studies and careers in the…
Donations Critical: Red Cross/ABC Columbia Blood Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The winter months are typically slow, in terms of blood donations. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors, they say about 37,000 fewer donations were given in November and December than expected. Red Cross encourages donors to help save a life in 2017 by giving blood. Join ABC Columbia and iHeart…
SC Legislator Indicted on Domestic Violence Charges
A South Carolina lawmaker was suspended Wednesday after he was indicted on a charge of beating his wife in a case linked to a 911 call where his children could be heard screaming “Stop Daddy.”
Gas Prices to Increase in 2017
Business Owners Say They WIll Have to Find Ways to Offset Costs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The new year could bring more than resolutions. Drivers could see a big spike at the pump in 2017. An annual Gasbuddy.com report says drivers may see the highest gas prices in three years. Experts say we could be paying more than $2.49 a gallon nationally. Right now the average price of fuel in the Midlands is…
