Holiday Safety
The Red Cross is reminding you to keep in mind as you get ready to deck the halls for your holiday.
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SC Rep. Merrill Denies Misconduct in Office Charges
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO )-- Representative Jim Merrill is responding to allegations of misconduct in office, by Solicitor David Pascoe, with an adamant denial. The following statement was relaesed through Merrill's attorneys . Representative Jim Merrill adamantly denies the charges…
Volunteers and Participants Benefit From Salvation Army's Angel Tree
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Throughout this holiday season, ABC Columbia has encouraged you to become a sponsor of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. This week, volunteers from all over South…
Former House Majority Leader Accused of Misconduct in Office
A prosecutor says former state House Majority Leader Jim Merrill is accused of using his position for personal benefit.
Gov. Haley Removes Two Members of Richland Rec. Commission
ABC Columbia is working to confirm reports that Governor Nikki Haley has removed the chair and vice-chair of the Richland County Recreation Commission.
Victim in Fatal Fire in Vacant House Identified
The Richland County Coroner has identified the man killed in a fatal fire at a vacant home in the 3100 block of Carver Street over the weekend.
SLED: Nursing Assistant Charged with Abusing Patient
A 25-year-old certified nursing assistant is accused of abusing one of the nursing home's patients.
Reward Offered In Theft of $45K Caterpillar Equipment
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that the owner is offering a cash reward for information leading to the recovery of equipment stolen in November. OCSO's Public Information Officer, Richard…
Cuisinart Food Processor Recall
Eight million food processors are being recalled after broken pieces of the blades have been discovered in food causing injuries. Click here to find out if you may be affected.
Food Magic: Turning $5 into a week of meals for a hungry family
[gtxvideo vid='DSiKCWng' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DSiKCWng.jpg' vtitle='Harvest Hope'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Hunger in South Carolina is no joke...In fact, according to Harvest Hope Food Bank, one in six, or 794,590 Palmetto State residents are food insecure...23% of which are children. Many people…
Columbia City At-Large Council Hosts Holiday Reception
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some Columbia City council members want to meet and greet residents this holiday season. Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and Councilman Howard Duvall will host a Holiday reception. Where: Earlewood Park Banquet Room, 1113 Parkside Dr. Columbia, SC…
Alan Thicke, 'Growing Pains' Actor, Dies
(Source: Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) -- According to a publicist, actor Alan Thicke has died. Thicke was 69. Thicke starred as Dr. Jason Seaver in the ABC…
Pension Benefits to Rise Again for Public Workers, Employers
Pension costs will dig into the paychecks of South Carolina's public workers for a sixth consecutive year, and state officials warned deeper cuts are coming.
Woman Attacked While Holding Grandchild, Suspect Sought
A man is wanted by the Sumter County Sheriff's Office for robbing a victim while she was holding her two-year-old grandchild.
Suspect Wanted in Connection to Grand Larceny
Richland County Sheriff''s deputies need your help in locating Christopher Anderson, according to authorities.
What happens at the office Christmas party....ends up on YouTube
[gtxvideo vid='ZRFyyLXn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZRFyyLXn.jpg' vtitle='Protocol 1'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Simply put, etiquette is “the customary code of polite behavior in society…” Good etiquette, however, isn’t quite as simple being polite. There are many customs, behaviors, and even expectations that often go…
CFD Respond to Reports of Smoke In Capitol Center
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Fire Department responded to reports of smoke inside the Capitol Center this morning. Gervais Street is now open to northbound traffic between Assembly and Lady Streets. The…
Dylann Roof Trial Enters Fifth Day
The Dylann Roof Trial enters the fifth day. Stay with ABC Columbia as we get up to the minute updates from crews inside the court throughout the day Tuesday.
Another Arrest in Holly Hill Quadruple Homicide
Another person was arrested in connection to the quadruple homicide in Holly in July 2015.
Educators Oppose Rating Schools with A Through F Grades
South Carolina educators oppose the possibility of rating schools A through F on public report cards, saying the letter grades would label students and discourage economic development in communities that need it the most.
Columbia Police Department Offers Safety Tips to Holiday Shoppers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The countdown to Christmas is on and the Columbia Police Department is going the extra mile to make sure holiday shoppers know how to protect themselves. Monday, CPD officers helped customers to their cars at Walmart…
Duo Scammed Elderly Woman of $1K
Deputies in Richland County are asking for help identifying two suspects wanted for scamming a 79-year-old woman out of $1,300.
Man, 24, Sought for Attempted Murder Following Shooting, Deputies Say
A 24-year-old man is being sought by deputies for attempted murder after allegedly shooting a man following an altercation on Saturday.
Woman Dies From Hypothermia
Greenville, SC (WOLO)--This weekends frigid temperatures are now being blamed for the death of an elderly woman in Greenville. Officials say, 83 year old Joyce Norris died of hypothermia after falling in her driveway and left in the cold. Authorities…
One more day to apply for FEMA assistance from Matthew
[gtxvideo vid='JRMGHoYh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JRMGHoYh.jpg' vtitle='FEMA'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- As much of South Carolina and the southeast braced for the impact of Hurricane Matthew in early October, residents were ordered to leave the coast and head for higher and potentially drier ground.…
