WATCH: Gotta Catch ‘Em All! Pokemon Go Craze Hits the Capital City
The Pokemon Go craze is taking over the capital city, but the quest to be the very best is landing a few players in trouble. Good Morning Columbia has the very latest.
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Watch: New Columbia YMCA Opens
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to exercise downtown Columbia. The New YMCA Columbia is now open. YMCA officials held a grand opening this week for the new location at Bull and Hampton streets. The YMCA will offer all the amenities to help with your health, including exercise classes, a gym and other wellness programs. Categories: Local News, News Tags: YMCA
Watch: Gas Prices Goes Down In The Midlands
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Watch: How To Apply For Relief For SC Farmers
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Watch: Officials Assess Sunday’s Peaceful Protest
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A week’s worth of violence, inciting protest across the country and fanning the flames of racial tension. Dr.Todd Shaw with Chair of USC’s Department of Political Science says, “Because of the recent shootings, because of the ways in which there has been tension between the police and African Americans communities this is a particular flash point…
WATCH: Columbia Fire Dept. Employee Fired
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins released the following statement concerning the termination of a member of the Columbia Fire Department: “The Columbia Fire Department has always had a positive reputation of providing professional standard of public service to its citizens, communities and visitors. We are honored and proud to live and participate in the communities we…
Employee Accused of Using Money for Playground Equipment for Personal Use
Marino McGloster RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A 45-year-old man is wanted by deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for breach of trust. Marino McGloster is accused of taking money that was supposed to be used towards the purchase of a playground system while he was employed at Rainbow Play Systems and instead used the money for his personal use….
Dallas Shooter’s Parents Speak Out for First Time
(CNN) – The parents of Micah Johnson, the gunman who killed five police officers in Dallas, speak out for the first time. More of their interview will air on The Blaze later this week. Categories: National News Tags: Dallas, dallas gunman, dallas shooter, Micah Johnson, the blaze
Facebook Sued for $1B, Accused of Providing Terror Platform
Israeli police secure the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem, Oct. 14, 2015. Dusan Vranic/AP Photo The families of five American citizens injured or killed in attacks in Israel have filed a lawsuit against Facebook, claiming the social media giant is liable for providing a platform for Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. “Facebook has knowingly provided material support and…
Therapy Goats Provide Comfort and Friendship to California Boy With Autism
A California teen with autism has found companionship and encouragement in his two “best friends” — pygmy goats Zephyr and Jasper — his mother told ABC News today. “He is just a big animal lover,” Alicia Seaton, the mother of Jackson, 16, told ABC News today. “As with all animals, they don’t require you to do anything but love them…
