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Happy Easter from ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)โ€“ 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…

Five Points Bar Facing Shut Down

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The future is still unknown for a troubled five points bar. Columbia Police Chief, Skip Holbrook met with owner of the pour house and his attorney on Friday. Holbrook…

Easter Spending on the Rise for Chocolates and Decorations

[gtxvideo vid='5yXzMMtb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5yXzMMtb.jpg' vtitle='Easter Spending on the Rise'] CNN--Easter spending is high. According to the National Retail Federation spending for Easter is expected to reach 18 point four billion dollars, that's up six percent over last year's record and a…

Tax Tips

[gtxvideo vid='GdtlI09W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GdtlI09W.jpg' vtitle='Tax Tips'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's almost tax time, and for all you procrastinators, here are some tips. Know what to look for when choosing a tax preparer. Experts say take the extra step of checking out…

Fake 911 Caller Strikes Again, Say Deputies

[gtxvideo vid='WCGYRpIN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WCGYRpIN.jpg' vtitle='Fake 911 Caller Strikes Again Say Deputies'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say the person making fake 911 calls, is at it again. The caller struck Friday morning with another false call, say deputies. The Lexington…

Worker Killed at Midlands Plant

CAYCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials are investigating after a worker was killed at a metal plant. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said 25-year-old Corey Thomas Moore of Murrells Inlet was working for a contractor at CMC Steel South…

SC Police Officer Dies from Motorcycle Crash Injuries

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina police officer injured in a motorcycle crash earlier this week has died from his injuries. Spartanburg Police Maj. Art Littlejohn said in a news release that 39-year-old Master Police Officer Jason Gregory Harris…

City of Columbia to Host Easter Eggstravaganza

[gtxvideo vid='TmvbLa57' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TmvbLa57.jpg' vtitle='City to Host Easter Eggstravaganza'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is celebrating Easter with an Eggstravaganza. The 7th annual Letโ€™s Move takes place Saturday and it is free andย open to children ages 3-12. This yearโ€™s…

New Jobs Heading to SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A company that makes fishing boats plans to expand its operations in South Carolina and hire another 370 employees. The state commerce department said Thursday that Scout Boats plans to spend nearly $11 million to expand…

US Ambassador to the U.N. Haley speaks out

UNITED NATIONS (AP) - US Ambassador Nikki Haley is urging countries that provide UN peacekeeping troops to hold soldiers accountable for sexual abuse, an appeal that came after citing an AP investigation into a child sex ring in Haiti involving…

Three Gamecocks Taken in WNBA Draft 2017 First Round

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) โ€“ Three members of the National Champion South Carolina Gamecocks were selected in the first round of WNBA Draft 2017 presented by State Farm Thursday night at Samsung 837 in New York. Senior center Alaina Coates…

Lexington County Deputies Searching for Fake 911 Caller

[gtxvideo vid='3QB1nCNb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3QB1nCNb.jpg' vtitle='Lexington County Deputies Searching for Fake 911 Caller'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington County Sheriffโ€™s Department is searching for a person they say is making dozens of unfounded 911 calls. Investigators say the calls have been coming…

Midlands Barrette Business in Running for Big Prize

[gtxvideo vid='VcDwrZ79' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VcDwrZ79.jpg' vtitle='gabby bows 1'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands resident Gabby Goodwin, the ten-year-old behind "GaBBY Bows", is in the running to win a $10,000 grant for kid entrepreneurs. Barbara's Food is running the competition. The company narrowed…

El Burrito in Five Points Closing

[gtxvideo vid='5xP6tPeH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5xP6tPeH.jpg' vtitle='El Burrito in Five Points Closing'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A popular eatery in Five Points will soon be closing the doors. El Burrito on Harden Street announced on the Facebook page that it will be closing for…

U.S. Rep Joe Wilson Town Hall

GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina representative who shouted "You Lie" at President Barack Obama on the floor of Congress was on the receiving end of the same words during a town hall meeting this week. U.S. Rep. Joe…

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