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Richland Co. Sheriff's Dept. Phone Lines Down

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--A spokesperson for the Richland County Sheriff's Department says their phone lines are down. ย Deputy Stephany Snowden says if anyone has an emergency to call 911. ย Deputies say they are not sure at this time what caused…

Richland Co. Eclipse Glasses Not NASA Approved

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Richland County says they unknowingly distributed eclipse glasses that were not approved by NASA. The glasses have the county seal and logo and the reference number 12312-2. Richland County officials say they want…

President Trump, Sen. Graham Spar on Twitter

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--President Trump is taking to Twitter to condemn republicans who criticized his comments about last weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Specifically, South Carolina's Lindsey Graham. Thursday morning the president tweeting, "Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that i…

Thursday GMC Headlines

Stay up to date on your headlines as ABC Columbia News continues to following several developing stories on this Thursday morning.

Help Columbia Animal Services Clear the Shelter

[gtxvideo vid='mP7vxbbo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mP7vxbbo.jpg' vtitle='CLEAR THE SHELTER'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Help clear the shelters and add a new furry friend to the family. Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Clear the Shelter adoption special all day Saturday, August 19. All…

Salvation Army's Clothes for Kids Distribution

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Salvation Army of the Midlands is distributing new clothes, school supplies, shoes and backpacks to 200 kids. Clothes for Kids is an annual back-to-school program that provides children with the…

RCSD: Missing Teen Back at Home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Nearly 3 weeks after she was reported missing, a Columbia teen is now back at home safe and sound. Richland County Deputies say Re'nean Tavasha Mason reached…

Free Adult Dental Clinic at State Fairgrounds

[gtxvideo vid='2osNd3uP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2osNd3uP.jpg' vtitle='Free Adult Dental Clinic at State Fairgrounds'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - If you need dental care but can't afford it there's some good news out there. Friday (8/18) from 6 a.m. until six p.m. the South Carolina…

One "Shot" for a Healthy Child Going Back to School

[gtxvideo vid='ilE4FSFk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ilE4FSFk.jpg' vtitle='One \"Shot\" for a Healthy Child Going Back to School'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - As the little ones get ready to return to school there's one "shot" to make sure your children stay healthy. Wednesday (8/16) morning…

Mayor Benjamin Says He Wants J. Marion Sims Monument Removed

[gtxvideo vid='SdLAMhOs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SdLAMhOs.jpg' vtitle='CONFED STATUES']   Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbiaย Mayor Steve Benjamin speaks openly about some civil war statues on the statehouse grounds and whether or not they should stay. ย    During an interview with MSNBC, Mayor Benjamin says…

Lexington Father Charged in 4-Year-Old Daugther's Death

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Lexington County man is now facing the same charge as his wife after the death of their four-year-old daughter. Deputies say 24-year-old David Steadman is charged with homicide by child abuse. Sheirff Jay Koon said Steadman…

West Nile Confirmed in Rock Hill, Individual Expected to Recover

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- ย Wednesday, officials are spraying a 1-square mile area for mosquitoes after an individual was diagnosed with West Nile. York County Emergency Management director Chuck Haynes said the Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed the…

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