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Top SC Senator Speaks on Leadership Role and Lt. Governor Post

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's top senator is keeping his powerful leadership post, even though he's refused to take the job of lieutenant governor if the U.S. Senate confirms Gov. Nikki Haley as United Nations ambassador. Senators re-elected Hugh…

Richland County Deputy Facing Domestic Violence Charge

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say a Richland County deputy is facing charges of third degree domestic violence. Lexington County deputies tells ABC Columbia News they responded to the home of 32 year old William Carlson Wednesday following a report…

Santa Claus Comes to Town

Santa Claus makes a special delivery to the Palmetto Children's Hospital, spreading plenty of Christmas joy for patients.

While you shop for your family, thieves shop for them with YOUR money

[gtxvideo vid='sgXYW2Re' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sgXYW2Re.jpg' vtitle='ID THEFT'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--As American's woke up early on the Friday after Thanksgiving, kicking off another holiday shopping season, would-be identity thieves also started their shopping season...shopping for your money.  According to IdentityTheft.info, nearly 15 million Americans…

The Marines need YOU to help preserve the last 100 years

[gtxvideo vid='bOFNAKp5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bOFNAKp5.jpg' vtitle='Marines'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--For well over eight decades, as  many members of the United States Marine Corps have stormed beaches, fought hard, and protected the Country, there have been many other brave men and women, armed not…

Expert Weighs in on Slager Mistrial

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- After over 20 hours of deliberation, the jury in the case of former police officer Michael Slager failed to reach a collective consensus. ABC Columbia spoke with USC Professor of Law Colin Miller to break down…

SANDY RUN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say one worker is dead and two other injured after a pipe with hot chemicals burst at a plant that makes plastics used in bottles in Calhoun County. Coroner Donnie Porth told media outlets…

Mother of Walter Scott Says God Will Bring Justice

Family members of Walter Scott spoke to the media Monday afternoon after a mistrial was declared in the murder trial of former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager. The first family member to the podium was Judy Scott, Walter Scott's mother.

Tuesday Morning Menu

From a job fair to a special December deal for those looking for a furry friend ABC Columbia has you covered.

Vegetarian Diets: Medical Minute

[gtxvideo vid='7as4gPYs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7as4gPYs.jpg' vtitle='Vegetarian Diets: Medical Minute'] ABC NEWS-- Whether you are a meat eater or plan to go Vegan, experts say it's important to know how the diet will impact your health. Here's ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson.  

Benedict College Host Vigil For Students Mourning

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) –  Students and staff at Benedict College held a candle light vigil for Rashee Hodges. Hodges was a college athlete whose life was cut short after being struck by a car on Sunday. Hodges basketball coach, Fred…

Traffic Alert in Richland County Off Sunset Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Drivers who use Sunset and North Main for their commute may want to look for a different route this week. Richland County Officials say SCE&G will be closing the westbound lane of Sunset Drive at the intersection…

City of Columbia Food Drive

[gtxvideo vid='M5yr5fHk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M5yr5fHk.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Food Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for the holidays and the City of Columbia is asking for your help, to help those in need. According to City officials, the food drive is held…

New Survey Shows Package Theft on the Rise in America

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- New data shows that package thefts are on the rise. According to Nextdoor.com a survey shows 42 percent of people report having a package stolen. Richland County Sheriff's deputies and United States Postal Service officials…

Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is opening the governor's mansion so the public can see the home decorated for Christmas. Haley's open house Is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday. It is free of charge,…

Deputies: Body Found Inside Home on Ranch Road

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say a 28-year-old man was shot inside a home on Ranch Road overnight and they need the public's help for information leading to an arrest of the person (s) responsib

Roof Allowed to Hire Lawyers Back, For Now

A federal judge has allowed a white man accused of fatally shooting nine black parishioners at a Charleston, South Carolina, church to hire back his lawyers, at least for the first phase of his trial.

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