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Orangeburg Warns Residents About Phone Scam Targeting Seniors

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies in Orangeburg County are warning residents about a scam that is targeting seniors. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department says  an individual is targeting seniors with threats that a warrant has been issued for their arrest.…

CFD: One Person Rescued From Congaree River

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- One person was rescued from the Congaree River Saturday morning. The Columbia Fire Department conducted the swift water rescue near the Gervais Street Bridge. Officials say the person suffered injuries, and the scene is under control.

'Home Alone' and 'Sopranos' actor John Heard dead at 71

John Heard, known for his memorable roles in the "Home Alone" movies and "The Sopranos," died on Friday, the Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office confirmed to ABC News. Heard was 71. Heard's rep did not immediately respond to ABC…

City of Columbia Animal Shelter Adoption Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's the dog days of summer and you might want a furry friend to help you beat the heat.  The Columbia Animal Services is hosting an Adoption Special July 21–22, 2017. All cats and dogs will be available…

Help Feed Hungry Children with ABC Columbia and McDonald's

[gtxvideo vid='0z9UVQ8x' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0z9UVQ8x.jpg' vtitle='Help Feed Hungry Children'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are craving for a Happy Meal, you could help feed a hungry child in the Midlands. ABC Columbia News and your local McDonald's have partnered for the ABC'S of…

SC Jobless Rate Hits Low

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Mother Charged For Allegedly Leaving 1-Year-Old In Hot Car

[gtxvideo vid='cASNF6sq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cASNF6sq.jpg' vtitle='HOT CAR KID'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Latisha Rembert, 24, was denied bond at her detention hearing, in connection with the death of her 1-year-old son. “Your charges are first-degree murder-homicide by child abuse-neglect, do you understand that?"…

Avoiding Swimmer's Ear

If you are getting ready to hit the water to beat the heat, listening to this report might save you some pain.

Coffee Recall

A type of coffee is being voluntarily pulled from store shelves for having too much of a pick me up.

Greek earthquake kills 2, injures some 200

A powerful overnight earthquake shook holiday resorts in Greece and Turkey, injuring nearly 500 people and leaving two tourists dead on the Greek island of Kos, where revelers at a bar were crushed in a building collapse.

DHEC Lifts Swimming Advisory for Saluda River

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- DHEC has lifted a swimming advisory for the Saluda River.  The affected area was the section of the river that runs the length of Saluda Shoals Park. DHEC says it is now safe to swim. According to…

Sumter Couple Accused of Child Abuse

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- A Sumter Couple is behind bars accused of abusing their three month old. Both 22 year old Phillip Andrew Grate and 17 year old Ashlin Caples, the parents of the child, face an unlawful neglect of child charge.…

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