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Days days of empowerment for women planned for next week

[gtxvideo vid='as0n3pII' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/as0n3pII.jpg' vtitle='Wren'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The Women's Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) is planning their second summit, themed "Women's Economic Empowerment," for Monday and Tuesday.  According to WREN Communication Director Emme Crawford, the first day will include speakers, breakout…

Taking 10,000 small steps to make a statement

[gtxvideo vid='s92ry5rc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s92ry5rc.jpg' vtitle='Nami Walk'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The annual NAMI Walk for Mental Health promises exercise and a message.  According to Companion Benefit Alternatives Amanda Downey, the walk is planned for Saturday morning at Finlay Park.  Downey says that a…

Lancaster Mayor Passes Away, Says City Administrator

Lancaster, S.C. (WOLO)- The mayor of Lancaster, John Howard died of lung cancer in a North Carolina hospital on Tuesday says the city's administrator. Howard, 67, was elected to office in February of 2016, after the death of former Mayor Joe Shaw.…

Person Identified in Skeletal Remains, Officials Say

Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Officials say they've identified the person who's skeletal remains were discovered by children playing in the woods last month. Using dental records and DNA, the Sumter County coroner says the remains were those of Michael Thompson. The cause of death has…

SCDC inmates help write, edit and perform original musical

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hosting Decoda, a NYC-based chamber music ensemble, for the fifth consecutive year to create and perform an original 90-minute musical written by inmates in the Better Living Incentive Community (BLIC)…

Enjoy SC at the State House

The State House was full of the sound of music in an effort get more people to hang out and enjoy the State House grounds.

RCSD looking for two suspects in connection with local scam

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's office is warning the public of a scam in Columbia and needs resident's help identifying the two suspects involved. On March 13, 2018, a woman reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department that she was the…

N. Charleston Police investigating infant hot car death

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - North Charleston Police are investigating the death of an infant left in a hot car Tuesday (4/4). According to CPD, the father of the infant informed them that "he was supposed to drop his child…

Former Mayor: State funding key for African American Museum

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -A former mayor says funding from South Carolina would allow construction to start on the planned International African American Museum. Former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley told The Post and Courier of Charleston that a $5 million infusion…

Police: Charlotte Murder Suspect May be in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  Investigators in Charlotte say a man wanted for murder there may be in the Midlands or the Upstate. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say Joseph Abercrombie, 32 is wanted for the murder of Antwain Price. Police say Abercrobie may…

HPV Vaccine Study

[gtxvideo vid='6cuDoeNt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6cuDoeNt.jpg' vtitle='HPV Vaccine Study'] ABC NEWS-- The HPV Vaccine is given to children to prevent cancers in later life but one group isn't getting it as frequently. Why not? ABC News Correspondent Serena Marshall has the story.

House Approves Bill on State Liquor License Limits

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The House has approved a bill to re-establish the state's limit on how many liquor stores a person or business can own. In a 100-1 vote on Tuesday, the House agreed with a Senate proposal limiting…

Sumter Arrests

Sumter arrests man accused of shooting iat least 9 rounds shots into an occupied home. Police say one of those residents was a sleeping 5 year old little girl.

SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events

 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break.  The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…

New, More Diverse Emojis: Apple Proposal

  [gtxvideo vid='TJ129UPk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TJ129UPk.jpg' vtitle='New, More Diverse Emojis: Apple Proposal'] CNN- Get ready for some new faces, Apple is asking for 13 new emojis. The company says it wants to be more diverse. Apple sent a proposal to the nonprofit…

Happy Easter from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…

Sumter Man Car Catches Fire After Crashing Into Home

SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A Sumter man is facing multiple charges after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a home Friday night. Joseph Carter Outlaw, 23, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, and providing false…

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