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Law Enforcement Torch Run at State House Kicks off for Special Olympics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)โ€“ Hundreds of men and women from nearly 70 law enforcement agenciesย areย gathering on the north steps of the South Carolina Statehouse on Tuesday. They're taking part in the statewide kick-off ofย the Lawย Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics South…

A safe place for homeless teens

[gtxvideo vid='3kSLFRSI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3kSLFRSI.jpg' vtitle='MIRCI - V2'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc (MIRCI) announces the opening of their youth drop-in center located at 1433 Gregg Street. ย According to MIRCI Executive Director Julie Ann Avin, the center will be open…

Gov. Mark Dayton Collapses

ST. PAUL, MN (WOLO) -- Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton collapsed Monday evening during his 2017 State of the State address. About 45 minutes into his speech, the 69-year old paused…

Retrial Date Set For Michael Slager

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A prosecutor in South Carolina says she was stunned by an "off the cuff" remark she heard that President Donald Trump's administration might consider…

Governor Haley Could Be Confirmed Tuesday as UN Ambassador

[gtxvideo vid='Rbmc9W1R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Rbmc9W1R.jpg' vtitle='SC Governor Could Be Confirmed Tuesday as UN Ambassador'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley could be confirmed as early as Tuesday afternoon as the Ambassador to the U.N. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to…

Sheriff: High Speed Chase Leads to Arrest

[gtxvideo vid='rlqJSYFU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rlqJSYFU.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff: High Speed Chase Leads to Arrest'] KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Sheriff's Deputies say a high speed chase led to the arrest of a known gang member in a stolen car on Saturday. The Kershaw County Sheriffโ€™s…

Monday Morning Headlines

ABC Columbia News is monitoring several developing stories on your Monday morning. Click here to find out what's happening as you start your work week.

Prostate Cancer Tests

Prostate Cancer is a treatable disease that many doctors say can now be treated and tested with less invasive procedures.

Teen Fatally Shot Inside Home Identified

  RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the man killed inside a home on Cherrywood Drive Sunday morning. Watts said, Jalin T. Palmer, 17, of May Oak…

Risk of Severe Weather in Southeast Sunday

ABC NEWS--Sunday there is an increased risk of severe storms across the Southeast. The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of South Carolina under risk for severe weather, with damaging winds and possible tornadoes. The biggest threat for storms, according…

Troopers: Cyclist killed by Tractor Trailer in Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-A bicyclist was killed Friday night in Orangeburg County after getting hit by a tractor trailer, according to troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The wreck happened at 7:40 p.m. on U.S. Highway 301 about one…

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