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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…

Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House

[gtxvideo vid='h60sZEr6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h60sZEr6.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Discussion at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--At the State House Thursday the Senate Medical Affairs Committee met to outline a timeline for the debate of Medical Marijuana. Supporters were on hand and expressed a willingness…

Trio Led Police, Deputies on Chase Following Armed Robbery,

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Three suspects wanted for armed robbery and leading deputies on multi-county car chase are behind bars. Employees fleeing the North Road Game Stop in Orangeburg flagged down an Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officer as he passed by…

Benedict, Claflin, Voorhees Receive $6M Grant

Benedict College is among three Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the state selected for career grants as part of the United Negro College Fund’s new Career Pathways Initiative.

United Way Celebrates One Year Since Expanding Free Dental Services

[gtxvideo vid='UDL37Rd5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UDL37Rd5.jpg' vtitle='Celebrating a Year of Free Dental Services'] COUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - United Way of the Midlands is celebrating one year since it expanded its WellPartners free dental and eye clinic in Richland County. The clinic serves both adults…

Senator Graham to Introduce Nominee to US Ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham will introduce David Friedman, the nominee to be the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Thursday. The event is set to take place at 10:30am in front of…

Man Caught on Camera Stealing Case of Lotto Tickets

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C (WOLO)-The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help after a man was caught on surveillance camera stealing a case load of scratch off lottery tickets and attempted…

Mick Mulvaney's Confirmation Passes Procedural Vote

[gtxvideo vid='zZqWBe2z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zZqWBe2z.jpg' vtitle='Mick Mulvaney Passes Procedural Vote'] ABC NEWS-- President Donald Trump's choice to run the White House budget office cleared a Senate hurdle, though a senior Republican says he won't support him. South Carolina's Rep. Mick Mulvaney  has…

Boeing Workers Vote Against Union

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Workers at a Boeing plant in South Carolina have rejected an effort by the Machinists to unionize a plant. The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday released the results of the vote. Nearly 3,000 production…

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