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Twitter Cracks Down on Harassment

[gtxvideo vid='7HyvrrMZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7HyvrrMZ.jpg' vtitle='Twitter Crackdown on Harassment'] CNN-- Twitter says its cracking down on online harassment. The social media company announced a new set of features  to combat what they call abusive content.  Those changes include preventing serial abusers from creating…

Person Identified in Lexington County Homicide

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-Kevin Lawrence Pearson has been named as a person of interest in a recent homicide. Lexington County detectives determined Pearson is connected to a homicide that took place February 8th on Princeton Road in West Columbia. 25…

Red Cross Reminds SC Residents of Fire Safety Tips

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Red Cross volunteers say they are assisting a family whose home off Camino Court in Columbia, was damaged by a fire Thursday. The Red Cross says it is helping three adults with food, clothing, lodging. The Red Cross…

SCE&G Warns Customers Against Phone Scam

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Electric and Gas is warning customers about phone scams directed at residences and small business. Restaurant owner George Xanthakos says his restaurant in Cayce has been…

RCSD Investigating Shots Fired Into Home

[gtxvideo vid='bj4ilryh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bj4ilryh.jpg' vtitle='RCSD Investigating Shots Fired Into Home'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are investigating a case of shots fired into a home. According to investigators, around 10:30pm Tuesday night, multiple rounds were fired at a home in…

SC Woman Accused of Kidnapping Pleads Not Guilty

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - A South Carolina woman accused of taking a baby from a Jacksonville, Florida, hospital and raising the child as her own has pleaded not guilty to charges of kidnapping and interference of custody. The Florida Times-Union…

If you can take the heat, Historic Columbia promises all you can eat

[gtxvideo vid='0BGPCZGO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0BGPCZGO.jpg' vtitle='chili'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--For the 19th time, Historic Columbia and the Palladium Society are throwing a little party with a lot of chili.  This year's fundraiser is planned for Saturday at the Music Farm on Senate Street…

Fast Against Silence

Three Clemson University professors are refusing to eat in protest over The President's Travel Ban.

Midlands Couple Affected by Travel Ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands couple is still struggling with getting their relatives to America after Trump's executive order was placed on a temporary hold. Vahid Tavaf and Minoo Atabi have…

Take the Plunge for Special Olympics

[gtxvideo vid='9CKKXoJA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9CKKXoJA.jpg' vtitle='Take the Plunge for Special Olympics'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge, hosted by Special Olympics South Carolina, will be held Saturday, February 11. Those who choose to brave the icy waters will…

Suspect Named in Officer-Involved Shooting

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--A man accused of pointing a gun at police is out of the hospital and in custody. Officers with Cayce Public Safety say they responded to a home on Tufton Ct. Sunday night. When they opened the door,…

Benedict College President Honored: Black History Month

[gtxvideo vid='jlYO6fw0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jlYO6fw0.jpg' vtitle='Bendict College President Honored: Black History Month'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Outgoing Benedict College President Dr. David Swinton was honored at the schools's Black History Month event. Dr. Swinton will leave his post June 30th. On Tuesday the…

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