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No Fun in the Summer Sun Disorder

[gtxvideo vid='94FuGKNV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/94FuGKNV.jpg' vtitle='No Fun in the Summer Sun Disorder'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - When it shines outside the high summer sun could leave you feeling down. There is a disorder experts say can keep some from enjoying the season.

Columbia Fire Officials: Responded to 130 Flood Calls Sunday

[gtxvideo vid='A0eAsstm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A0eAsstm.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Fire Officials: Responded to 130 Calls Sunday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Rain is blanketing the Midlands and causing flash flooding across parts of downtown Columbia. On Sunday, according to the Columbia Fire Department, they responded to 130…

Walmart Employee Rescues 8-Month-Old Infant From Hot Car, Father Charged

[gtxvideo vid='ka17wMXb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ka17wMXb.jpg' vtitle='BABY CAR'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says an 8-month-old girl is alive and going to be OK after a scary incident Sunday. Deputies say the girl's father, Ca Mvuh left his daughter in a…

City Urges Drivers to Watch out for Flood Prone Streets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Rain and storms have the potential to create flash flooding in the City of Columbia. The City is urging drivers to be vigilant in areas that are prone to flooding. The City says you encounter a flooded street…

Fuse Artist Alliance offers free dance classes

[gtxvideo vid='Ygbeu8my' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ygbeu8my.jpg' vtitle='fuse free dance classes'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Columbia group that supports artists is offering free dance classes to the community. Fuse Artist Alliance was founded to connect artists in the Midlands. On Tuesday's through the…

Drive-by Shooting Sends Teen to Hospital

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-  A teenager is in the hospital after deputies say he got shot during a drive-by shooting Saturday afternoon. Richland County Deputies say a 15-year-old male was shot in the upper body outside of a residence in…

Man Shot Several Times Found Dead Outside Home

LEXINGTON, SC(WOLO)- The Lexington Police Department is investigating an Sunday morning shooting death. Authorities say the shooting happened on Cherokee Pond Court at 2:30a.m. Upon arrival officers found a white male had…

Coroner Identifies Man Who Drowned in Lake Murray

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the man who drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming in Lake Murray. Coroner Margaret Fisher said Ramon Priestino, 76, of Columbia was swimming with his family in the Palm Point Drive…

Orangeburg Warns Residents About Phone Scam Targeting Seniors

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies in Orangeburg County are warning residents about a scam that is targeting seniors. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department says  an individual is targeting seniors with threats that a warrant has been issued for their arrest.…

CFD: One Person Rescued From Congaree River

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- One person was rescued from the Congaree River Saturday morning. The Columbia Fire Department conducted the swift water rescue near the Gervais Street Bridge. Officials say the person suffered injuries, and the scene is under control.

City of Columbia Animal Shelter Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's the dog days of summer and you might want a furry friend to help you beat the heat.  The Columbia Animal Services is hosting an Adoption Special July 21–22, 2017. All cats and dogs will be available…

Total Solar Eclipse Countdown: One Month

[gtxvideo vid='WqRwLEQA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WqRwLEQA.jpg' vtitle='Total Solar Eclipse Countdown: One Month'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In just one month the Midlands will be the place to be for one of the most anticipated celestial events in decades. There will be a total…

Help Feed Hungry Children with ABC Columbia and McDonald's

[gtxvideo vid='0z9UVQ8x' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0z9UVQ8x.jpg' vtitle='Help Feed Hungry Children'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are craving for a Happy Meal, you could help feed a hungry child in the Midlands. ABC Columbia News and your local McDonald's have partnered for the ABC'S of…

SC Jobless Rate at Lowest in 16 Years

[gtxvideo vid='RQ5N0jHW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RQ5N0jHW.jpg' vtitle='SC Jobless Rate at Lowest in 16 Years'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Good news on the job front comes with the latest unemployment report. South Carolina's unemployment rate is at its lowest level in 16 years. Department…

SC Jobless Rate Hits Low

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Mother Charged For Allegedly Leaving 1-Year-Old In Hot Car

[gtxvideo vid='cASNF6sq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cASNF6sq.jpg' vtitle='HOT CAR KID'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Latisha Rembert, 24, was denied bond at her detention hearing, in connection with the death of her 1-year-old son. “Your charges are first-degree murder-homicide by child abuse-neglect, do you understand that?"…

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