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Confederate Flag Adds to SC Confederate Relic Room's Woes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's Confederate Relic Room is dealing with smaller budgets as it takes on the unrequested responsibility of displaying the last Confederate flag to fly at the Statehouse. Museum Director Allen Roberson tells The State newspaper…

Man Inside Home During Hostage Situation Found Safe

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- A man who was inside the residence during a recent hostage situation in Newberry County has been found uninjured. Newberry Sheriff Deputies said Richard “Sam” Baxter Jr, 55, was at the residence of before law enforcement…

Man Killed After Crashing Into Parked Tow Truck

RICHLAND COUNTY,S.C. (WOLO)- One man is dead following a multi-vehicle collision on Saturday evening. The wreck happened at the intersection of Claudia Drive and Roof Street around 6:15 p.m. Troopers said Eric…

Man Shot by Deputy After Hostage Situation

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Newberry Deputies have shot an armed man after a hostage situation on Sunday. Just before 11:30 a.m. deputies were called to the 400 block of…

Memorial Service for SC Rep. Joe Neal Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland County…

City Hosts ‘Black History Extravaganza’ Monday

[gtxvideo vid='l9B3QtjC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l9B3QtjC.jpg' vtitle='City Hosts 'Black History Extravaganza' Monday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is hosting a Black History Extravaganza event Monday at Greenview Park. According to City officials, the event will include exhibitors, live entertainment and more! WHO: The…

War Veteran Awarded New Home in Chapin

[gtxvideo vid='Zc2t5Ekh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Zc2t5Ekh.jpg' vtitle='sgt home'] CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)- An injured soldier was awarded a specially adapted home by a nonprofit organization on Saturday in Chapin. The Homes For Our Troops organization awarded a home to Army Sergeant Robert Barber. On…

Woman Killed by Deer Struck by Car in Front of Her

SALUDA, S.C. (AP) -Authorities say a woman riding in a pickup has died on a Saluda County road after the vehicle in front of her hit a deer, throwing the animal into her vehicle. Troopers say a 2001 Kia first…

Norma McCorvey, at center of Roe v Wade, Dies

ABC NEWS -- Norma McCorvey, whose legal challenge under the pseudonym "Jane Roe" led to the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision that legalized abortion but who later became an outspoken opponent of the procedure, died Saturday. She was 69. McCorvey…

Memorial Services Set for SC Rep. Joe Neal

[gtxvideo vid='E4a7xlkS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/E4a7xlkS.jpg' vtitle='Memorial Services for SC Rep. Joe Neal Set'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Services have been set for State Representative Joe Neal, age 66, who passed away Tuesday. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a “compassionate force” was…

Salvation Army Thanks Those Who Help Them Serve Community

[gtxvideo vid='SWTj1gvX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SWTj1gvX.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army Thanks Those Who Help Them Serve Community'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Salvation Army is saying thank you to individuals and organizations that help them serve the community. During the second annual Advisory Organizations School of…

AP Exclusive: DHS Weighed Nat Guard for Immigration Roundups

The Trump administration is considering a proposal to mobilize as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up unauthorized immigrants, including millions living nowhere near the Mexico border, according to a draft memo obtained by The Associated Press.

Suspect, Accomplices Sought in Tire Store Robbery

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter County deputies are looking for a man and his accomplices who they say were caught on camera stealing tires from a Broad Street business. Deputies say that just after midnight on February 15, a…

Richland Library to Celebrate Opening of New Sandhills Branch

[gtxvideo vid='kSifcUam' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kSifcUam.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library Opens Sandhills Branch'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library's new Sandhills branch is celebrating a grand opening this weekend. The ribbon-cutting, complete with activities, live music and food trucks, takes place from 2 p.m. to…

Friday Morning Menu

ABC Columbia has you covered when it comes to enjoy some outdoor activities this weekend. Check out some of the things happening in the Midlands.

Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director

[gtxvideo vid='U39jndyZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U39jndyZ.jpg' vtitle='Mick Mulvaney Sworn in as Budget Director'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence Thursday evening. Mulvaney's narrow confirmation as President Donald Trump's budget director officially kicks…

Fireflies Gearing Up for New Season

[gtxvideo vid='gQ3rzdvs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gQ3rzdvs.jpg' vtitle='Fireflies Gearing Up for New Season'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fireflies are gearing up for a new season. Tickets are on sale now for the second season of Fireflies baseball. Team Officials say they're pleased with…

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