COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–When Sammy Davis Jr. is your godfather, you are surrounded by entertainment and entertainers, which points you in a specific direction – performance. That was the case for Finis Henderson. Finis, who found early success in the music business with a hit record in the early 1980’s, now had perfected a niche as an impersonator of many of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The countdown to Christmas is on and the Columbia Police Department is going the extra mile to make sure holiday shoppers know how to protect themselves. Police shared some tips about protecting goodies from thieves this holiday season. Officer Christopher Morris said one way to avoid being a target for holiday crime is shopping with a buddy….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It’s the holiday season and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is spreading cheer in the Town of Eastover. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department performs traffic stops on a daily basis but today, Region 8 officials gave speeders a gift regardless of whether they have been naughty or nice. Deputies said the gifts are a way for them…
CHARLESTON , SC ( WOLO) — Dylann Roof has been found guilty on all 33 Federal charges in the murders of 9 black church members at Emanuel AME . The jury read the counts one by one Thursday afternoon to Judge Richard Gergel and the court. Roof stood emotionless as the verdicts were read in the Federal death penalty trial….
CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WOLO) (WCIV)- The jury in the Dylann Roof trial began deliberations Thursday. The process started after U.S. District Court Judge Richard Gergel spent more than an hour reading the jury charge and outlining the allegations against Roof. Roof is accused of killing nine church members at Emanuel AME last year in Charleston. A federal grand jury indicted…
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…
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…
The Red Cross is reminding you to keep in mind as you get ready to deck the halls for your holiday.
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…
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…
