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School’s Future Uncertain One Year After Flood

The future of Forest Acres non-profit, private Harmony School is uncertain, one year after the S.C. Flood.

Parents of Boy Shot at School Remember Their Son

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The parents of a 6-year-old boy who died after he was wounded in a school shooting in South Carolina say the boy showed…

GMC Morning Forecast

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Flood Aid: Furniture Donations One Year Later

[gtxvideo vid='Yuo1ixzK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Yuo1ixzK.jpg' vtitle='Flood Aid: Furniture Donations One Year Later'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A year later and many Midlands families are still rebuilding after the Historic Flood. The Red Cross and other agencies are helping get people back on their…

Historic Flood Anniversary: Homeowner Help

[gtxvideo vid='xFRyayDy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xFRyayDy.jpg' vtitle='Historic Flood Anniversary: Homeowner Help'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)--It’s been a year since the Midlands was devastated by the Historic October Flood. Many families are still working to repair and recover. The Red Cross helped one such family,…

Flood One Year Later: Pine Glenn Area

[gtxvideo vid='yfFk5dfP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yfFk5dfP.jpg' vtitle='Flood One Year Later: Pine Glenn Area'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One year late r the Midlands continues to recover from the Historic Flood. Areas all across the Midlands are seeing recovery, some faster than others. Our Beth…

Watson TDs lift No. 5 Clemson to 42-36 win over Louisville

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Deshaun Watson…

Gamecocks Fall to (9) Texas A&M, 24-13

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Texas A&M has done this before. The No. 9 Aggies beat South Carolina 24-13 on Saturday to start their third season in a row at 5-0. In 2014 and 2015, the Aggies (5-0, 3-0 Southeastern) finished…

Harmony School Still Recovering from Flood

[gtxvideo vid='nVCVZsdH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nVCVZsdH.jpg' vtitle='Harmony School Still Recovering from Flood'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A year later and one Midlands School is struggling to recover from last year's Historic Flood. The Harmony School, tucked away in Forest Acres, still has a long…

SC State Museum Transforms into Oz

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--We're headed down the yellow brick road. The South Carolina State Museum is transforming into the Museum of Oz. Museum officials say "All the Oz" fun kicks off Saturday with the ultimate Wizard of Oz party. Guests will enjoy…

ABC Columbia Special: Historic Flood One Year Later Sunday Night

[gtxvideo vid='j2eYMWqa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/j2eYMWqa.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia Special: Historic Flood One Year Later'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A flood ravaged City, a devastated State, an outpouring of support; all of these stories from the Historic Flood in October of 2015. Join ABC COLUMBIA…

Pet of the Week: Adopt Sitka

Meet Pawmetto Lifeline's latest Pet of the Week

Your Friday Morning Menu

Find out how you can get out and about to enjoy some family fun event taking place in the Midlands this weekend.

Funeral Services Set for City Councilwoman Leona Plaugh

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Longtime Columbia City Councilwoman Leona Plaugh will be laid to rest Sunday. Plaugh died Wednesday, at the age of 66, after a long battle with cancer says her family. Services for Plaugh will be held Sunday, October…

Townville Elementary Update: Superintendent Releases Details

TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) - The superintendent of a South Carolina elementary school where a teen opened fire says a teacher and two students were shot as they left the building…

Watch: Three Arrested in Holly Hill Quadruple Homicide

[gtxvideo vid='gPrNNWMm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gPrNNWMm.jpg' vtitle='Holly Hill Homicide Arrests'] Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than a year after the quadruple homicide in Holly Hill, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell described the scene as one…

Hearing Scheduled for Teen Suspect in Townville Elementary Shooting

TOWNVILLE, S.C. (AP) - A hearing has been scheduled for the teen authorities say killed his father before opening fire at a South Carolina elementary school, injuring three. Anderson County Clerk of Court Richard Shirley says the teen is set…

Police: Man's Suspicious Behavior During Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies have arrested a man after they found heroin during a traffic stop on Tuesday, a Richland County Sheriff's Department spokesperson said. According to officials, a deputy pulled…

Suspect Sought After Car Case, Shoot Out with Cops

Local, state and federal authorities are continuing to search for a man wanted on attempted murder and other charges in connection to a domestic incident that led to a high-speed chase and multiple shots fired at officers.

Pita Pit Opens New Location

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Public Health Professor Lectures on Childhood Obesity Research

A University of San Diego expert on public health is discussing his research on helping kids move more, eat better and fight childhood obesity.

SC Legal Community Mourns Loss of Judge Tanya Gee

South Carolina's legal community is mourning the death of Circuit Judge Tanya Gee, who has died after a battle with cancer. She was 39 years old.

Watch: Training for Life and Death Decisions

[gtxvideo vid='1mRSBeOT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1mRSBeOT.jpg' vtitle='Force, no force'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- An instant, caught on camera that will be scrutinized, analyzed and aired for days, weeks, and months after the incident. Act too late and you might night make it home;…