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State Christmas Tree Lights Up at Carolighting

[gtxvideo vid='dw3bdkho' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dw3bdkho.jpg' vtitle='State Christmas Tree Lights Up at Carolighting'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The SC State House is looking forward to Christmas. On Monday, officials will light the State Christmas Tree at the the 51st annual Governor's Carolighting. It starts at…

Christmas Tree Shortage

[gtxvideo vid='rwYXNva4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rwYXNva4.jpg' vtitle='Christmas Tree Shortage'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย If you are planning on getting a real Christmas tree this year, you'd better head to a tree farm now, say experts. According to the National Christmas Tree Foundation, there are fewer…

Gamecock and Tiger Fans Sound Off on Palmetto Bowl

[gtxvideo vid='rnhXsXRx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rnhXsXRx.jpg' vtitle='Gamecock and Tiger Fans Sound Off'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Clemson/Carolina rivalry is heating up for Saturday's 'Palmetto Bowl'. And along with it, a year of bragging rights. ABC Columbia hit the streets to see how fans of…

Riverbanks Zoo 'Lights Before Christmas': Lights up the Night

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Time to light the night! This is the 30thย anniversary season ofย  the Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo. According to Zoo officials, the dazzling display will features nearly one million lights and animated images. For the first time,…

A Thankful Thanksgiving

Lexington,SC. (WOLO) --- The Lexington Police share this photo on Twitter to say thank you to area citizens who helped them enjoy a Thanksgiving meal on duty. [gtxvideo vid='v9c1ozWq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v9c1ozWq.jpg' vtitle='A Thankful Thanksgiving']

SC House Member Leaving after 10 Years

GREER, S.C. (AP) - One of the South Carolina House's conservative voices is leaving after 10 years. Rep. Tommy Stringer said he has accomplished much of what he wanted since he was first elected in 2008, but decided he was…

Heading to the Mall? Stop by the Angel Tree

[gtxvideo vid='t16uxyMm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t16uxyMm.jpg' vtitle='Heading to the Mall? Stop by the Angel Tree'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are headed to the mall for some shopping, stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree. The Angel Trees are up at Columbiana Centre or…

Who's Stealing Black Friday's Thunder? Thanksgiving Shoppers

[gtxvideo vid='ZQgo3DP9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZQgo3DP9.jpg' vtitle='Who's Stealing Black Friday's Thunder? Thanksgiving Sho'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (ABC NEWS) --ย There are plenty of deals to be had on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. You just have to know where to…

Ready! Shoppers Hits Stores Early on Thanksgiving

[gtxvideo vid='vavzw4rJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vavzw4rJ.jpg' vtitle='Ready! Shoppers Hits Stores Early on Thanksgiving'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย Tis the season.... every year Black Friday gets earlier and earlier... And this year some stores opened on Thanksgiving afternoon, before the turkey was even cold. Thursday night…

Church Thanksgiving Feast for the Community

[gtxvideo vid='lifRpIWD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lifRpIWD.jpg' vtitle='Church Thanksgiving Feast for the Community'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย A long-running tradition in Columbia is helping feed the less fortunate in our community. The special Thanksgiving meal was prepared by more than 200 volunteers from two area churches,…

Cayce Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)--Cayce Police are searching for an armed robbery suspect, accused of robbing theย Corner Pantry at 2931 Charleston Hwy in Cayceย on November 22nd. Police say the suspectย grabbed at his waist to indicate he had a gun and went behind…

Midlands Stores Prepping for Black Friday

[gtxvideo vid='36cOdcGh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/36cOdcGh.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Stores Prepping for Black Friday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย It's that time of year when shoppers are searching for low prices and big bargains for Black Friday. Stores in the Midlands stores are preparing for the big day.…

Stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Give this Christmas

[gtxvideo vid='EunZs6eZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EunZs6eZ.jpg' vtitle='Stop by the Salvation Army Angel Tree and Give'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Ifย you are planning your holiday shopping, please stop by the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the effort to make sure…

Happy Thanksgiving from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Happy Thanksgiving! From all of us at ABC Columbia to you and your family, we wish you an enjoyable and happy Thanksgiving! Be safe and enjoy your holiday! We will have our normal newscasts at 5am,…

Scana Sued

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A Midlands County is suing one of the utility companies that abandoned construction at the VC Summer Nuclear Facility. The Post and Courier reports Fairfield County Council voted to sue Scana Corporation over the cancellation of…

Hub Break In Suspect

The Columbia Police Department is hoping you can help them identify and find a man suspected of breaking into a downtown apartment complex.

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