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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…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of West Columbia has lifted its boil water advisory that affected some residents. The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following areas: Brookwood Circle Wisteria…

40 Displaced After 2-Alarm Apartment Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department battled an 2 alarm fire that displaced 40 residents Saturday morning. The fire happened at 4:10a.m. at Paces Run Apartments. Fire officials say when…

Wilson leads No. 5 South Carolina past Georgia 72-48

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — No. 5 South Carolina needed a big effort to open the Southeastern Conference Tournament, with all-SEC forward Alaina Coates sidelined again because of an ankle injury. It helped the top-seeded Gamecocks to have two-time SEC player…

"Food Network" Headed to Columbia to Taste Giant Cinnamon Roll

[gtxvideo vid='uG9ynBa0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uG9ynBa0.jpg' vtitle='cinnamon roll'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Shandon business, that's only been open for eight months, will be the focus of a Food Network shoot Saturday. "Ginormous Foods" is featuring "The Devine Cinnamon Roll" on a Midlands-based episode. The…

Two Arrested in Gaston Homicide

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies say two Gaston men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man whose body was found in his Shadow Dale Drive home during a welfare check last month. According to arrest warrants,…

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