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Lawsuit Filed Against Boeing Over Malaysia Airlines Flight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A lawsuit filed in the United States suggests a series of catastrophic electrical and other failures may have led to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 over the Indian Ocean. The suit filed against Boeing…

Women's Rights Group Honors SC Trailblazers

[gtxvideo vid='Qo89cdGQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Qo89cdGQ.jpg' vtitle='WREN lunch'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A new organization that advocates for South Carolina's women and girls will recognize nine influential female leaders in our state Wednesday, coinciding with International Women's Day. The luncheon, held at the Seibels…

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham to hold Hearing on Russian Policies

WASHINGTON, (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is set to hold a hearing Tuesday on Russian policies. According to Graham, the hearing is set to broaden the understanding of Russia’s policies and intentions toward specific countries in Europe.  Graham is the Chair…

SC Emergency Officials Kick off Severe Weather Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Emergency officials on Monday kicked off Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2017.  According to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, during the week,  they want to remind people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are…

Governor McMaster's Beloved English Bulldog Dies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's first dog has died. Gov. Henry McMaster announced on social media that his English bulldog Boots died late Sunday morning at the Governor's Mansion. The governor said Boots had been treated for lymphatic cancer…

Monday Morning Menu

Looking for something to do this week? Look no more. ABC Columbia has you covered with several events in your Monday Morning Menu.

West Columbia Police Find Missing Elderly Woman With Dementia

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Authorities have found a missing elderly woman who suffers from dementia. Police say Virginia Walker, 72, was found in Columbia safely Sunday evening around 6:00p.m. Authorities say Walker went missing  on the 100-200 block of State Street at an…

RCSD Investigating After Argument Over Money Ends in Shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Sheriff's Deputies are asking for information regarding a shooting that stemmed from an argument over money Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 100 block Cool Shade Drive at 6:00p.m to met with a male victim.…

Driver Attempts to Hit Deputy With Car During Chase

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC  (WOLO)- A man is facing multiple charges after he attempted to hit a deputy during a chase Saturday morning. According to Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department, Lawrence Bobby Armstrong,27, failed to pull over during a…

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