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Newly Renovated Owens Field Park Ready for Play

[gtxvideo vid='Q0quwurA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Q0quwurA.jpg' vtitle='Newly Renovated Owens Field Park Ready for Play'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to play! The newly renovated Owens Field Park is now open. ABC Columbia News was on hand for The City of Columbia Parks and…

SC Highway Patrol Hosting Recruitment Fairs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Troopers are looking for some new recruits. South Carolina Highway Patrol recruiters are travelling the state this month to host recruitment fairs. According to officials, the SCHP Recruiters will discuss each of ย the employment steps. Here's…

Richland Library Delegation Receives National Honor in DC

[gtxvideo vid='GSAxTj0n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GSAxTj0n.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library Delegation in DC to receive Honor'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) The Richland Library has accepted the 2017 National Medal. The library delegation was in Washington, D.C. Monday to receive the honor. Melanie Huggins, Richland Library Executive…

SC Troopers Kick off Safety Campaign

[gtxvideo vid='n2Kx8tc3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n2Kx8tc3.jpg' vtitle='SC Troopers Kick off Safety Campaign'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Slow down, that's the message from South Carolina Troopers as they launch a new safety campaign. 'Operations Southern Shield' kicked off Monday at the State House. According to…

Midlands Girl Is Law Enforcement's Biggest Fan

[gtxvideo vid='KlhJsfte' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KlhJsfte.jpg' vtitle='SUPER TROOPER'] As Abby flips through her First Responders Autograph book, she points to pictures with some of her favorite officers. โ€œThat was my old vest,โ€ Abby said pointing to a photo of her greeting Deputy Chris…

Consumer Recall: Sabrett Hot Dogs

[gtxvideo vid='trjHMZz8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/trjHMZz8.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Recall: Sabrett Hot Dogs'] (CNN)--A consumer recall for those of you planning a picnic or cookout. Millions of pounds of Sabrett hot dogs and sausages -- as well as similar foods sold under other popular brand…

West Columbia Water Service Disruption in Certain Areas

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO_)-- Residents in parts of West Columbia should expert water service disruption Monday and Tuesday due to the installation of new water lines. According to City officials, the new water lines on Rainbow Drive will require a…

New ABC News Poll: Trump Approval Rating

[gtxvideo vid='u6TG1JrC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u6TG1JrC.jpg' vtitle='New ABC News Poll: Trump Approval Rating'] ABC NEWS--Americans giveย President Donald Trumpย the lowest six-month approval rating of any president inย pollsย dating back 70 years, punctuated by questions about his competence on the world stage, his effectiveness,ย the GOPย health care…

Health: Study on Lack of Sleep

[gtxvideo vid='I0ijxn6M' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I0ijxn6M.jpg' vtitle='Health: Study on Lack of Sleep'] CNN- (Health Minute)-- One in three Americans does not get enough sleep, according to experts. The CDC is calling disrupted sleep a public health problem. Kim Hutcherson has today's health minute.

SC Inmate Dies; Spokeswoman Says Death Followed Prison Fight

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP/WOLO) - An inmate is dead after a fight insideย the Lee Correctional Institution Multiple media organizations report Lee County Coroner Larry Logan said Sunday that 22-year-old inmate Christian D. Ray died after the incident at Lee Correctional Institution.…

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Tree in Lexington County

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, has identified the person who died during a single-vehicle accident Saturday night. The crash happened on Willow Forks Road at 9:40pm. Troopers said a 2003 Chevrolet SUV was traveling north on…

Pregnancy Risks and Your Health

[gtxvideo vid='nUEFgzL9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nUEFgzL9.jpg' vtitle='Pregnancy and Your Health'] ABC NEW-- Thinking about getting pregnant? Wondering about staying fit? Here's Janae Norman with a look at pregnancy, and the risks.

Raid on Sumter Home Leads to 5 Arrest, Drugs, Cash And Guns

SUMTER, SC (July 15, 2017) โ€“ Five people were arrested after a raid by the Sumter Police Department Wednesday afternoon. Freddie McCullough, 64, is charged with attempted murder. Ruth Wells, 51, is charged with two counts of distribution of crack…

Splash Pads in the City Help Beat the Heat

[gtxvideo vid='JgmRoceW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JgmRoceW.jpg' vtitle='Splash Pads in the City Help Beat the Heat'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are searching for a way to beat the heat this summer than youโ€™re in luck. The City of Columbia splash pads are open…

Solicitor: SC Man Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting a Child

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child. Solicitor Rick Hubbard says jurors deliberated less than an hour this week before finding Bryan Jeffrey Ellis guilty of…

Gas Prices Spike at the Pump in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='Uzc1QKQO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Uzc1QKQO.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Spike at the Pump in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, prices have jumped two cents in the last week. Right now in Columbia we…

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