Girl Scouts Say No to Hugs This Holiday
It's nice to get and give hugs as you visit your friends and family over the holidays, but the Girls Scouts of America says no one, especially young girls, should be forced to.
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A Thanksgiving Feast for Soldiers at Fort Jackson
[gtxvideo vid='xy8PhiNL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xy8PhiNL.jpg' vtitle='A Thanksgiving Feast for Soldiers at Ft. Jackson'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands of troops training at Fort Jackson have to spend the Thanksgiving holiday away from home, but that doesn't mean they won't get a holiday feast. Wednesday…
Troopers Say To Remember Seat Belt and Sober Rides For Thanksgiving Travel
[gtxvideo vid='tNFBlCAO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tNFBlCAO.jpg' vtitle='Holiday safety'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- With Thanksgiving traffic at its peak, Highway Patrol troopers were all across the Palmetto states at rest areas and welcome centers educating visitors on how to safely get to their destination. One…
Deputy Struck by Fellow Officer During Chase
Deputy struck by fellow Deputy while responding to suspicious person call at Lower Richland Walmart.
Officers Now Investigating 17 Year Old Killed in Crash as Homicide
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officers are now investigating a deadly car crash that killed a 17 year old as a homicide. The crash was at the intersection of Farrow Road and Bendale Drive Tuesday night. Columbia police are searching for multiple…
Consumer Alert: SCE&G Warns of Scam
[gtxvideo vid='nOCLueqL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nOCLueqL.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Alert: SCE&G Warns of Scam'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--SCE&G is warning customers of a scam. A spokesperson for the utility says they've received numerous complaints. The customers say someone calls claiming to be from SCE&G and demands…
Federal Judge Grants Stay of Execution for Death Row Inmate
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge has granted a stay of execution for a man on South Carolina's death row, a day after officials said they couldn't secure the drugs needed for lethal injection. U.S. District Court Judge Mary…
Six Bills Addressing V.C. Summer Shutdown Headed to House Floor in January
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Six pre-filed bills that focus on protecting ratepayers were approved in the house judiciary committee Tuesday. Although all the bills concerning the V.C. Summer shutdown received favorable report,…
Christmas Tree Shortage Lasting Sign of Recession
[gtxvideo vid='GnoCVh99' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GnoCVh99.jpg' vtitle='2010 EconomStruggles Cause 2017 Christmas Tree Shortage'] (WOLO) - If you are planning on getting a real Christmas tree this year, you'd better hurry. According to the National Christmas Tree Foundation, there are fewer trees to go…
SC National Guard Troops Return Home from Puerto Rico
[gtxvideo vid='P9jF2ray' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P9jF2ray.jpg' vtitle='SC National Guard Troops Return Home from Puerto Rico'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A group of soldiers got to come back home in time for the holidays. Tuesday (11/21) afternoon ten members of the South Carolina National…
Richland Teen Charged for Alleged Online Threats
A Richland County teen has been charged for allegedly using his school computer to make threats to some fellow classmates using a fake internet account.
Safety Concerns Rise With Bluetooth Toys Gaining Popularity
[gtxvideo vid='bj6bYoYg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bj6bYoYg.jpg' vtitle='TOYLAND TROUBLE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Every year watchdog groups warn parents of dangerous toys on store shelves and this year they are listing a new threat to children’s safety. Data collecting and privacy concerns are why toys…
Rivalry Week: Carolina and Clemson
[gtxvideo vid='gprCp1Ee' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gprCp1Ee.jpg' vtitle='Rivalry Week: Carolina and Clemson'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's rivalry week in the Palmetto State as Carolina and Clemson fans gear up for the Palmetto Bowl on Saturday. The University of South Carolina kicked things off Monday…
Burglary Suspects Sought
Richland County Deputies search for two suspects accused of stealing nearly a thousand dollars worth of tools from an area storage facility,
RCSD: Victim Hit by Stray Bullet
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say a man was hit by a stray bullet Tuesday night. Investigators say suspects were firing at each other's cars when a man stanidng…
Suspect in Fatal DUI Accident Issued Bond
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Bond was set Tuesday morning for a suspect in a deadly accident involving a moped. A judge set a bond of $75,000 FOR 24 year old Charles Davenport. Davenport is charged with felony d-u-i involving death in…
Charlie Rose fired from CBS amid sexual misconduct allegations
CBS has fired veteran journalist Charlie Rose after nearly a dozen women accused him of sexual misconduct in interviews with the Washington Post and Business Insider.
Additional remains of Sgt. La David Johnson found in Niger
Additional remains of U.S. soldier Sgt. La David Johnson were found on Nov. 12 at the site in Niger where his body was recovered, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.
Ikea recalls dresser again after death of 8th child
Ikea is recalling again a number of its dressers after an eighth child was killed by one of them.
CBS suspends Charlie Rose amid sexual misconduct allegations
By LESLEY MESSER SHAH RAHMANZADEH ABC NEWS - CBS News has suspended veteran journalist Charlie Rose after eight women accused him of sexual misconduct in interviews with The Washington Post. Three additional unnamed women came forward in a story published…
