Trump to name financier as communications director
Prominent Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci has accepted the position of White House communications director offered to him by President Donald Trump, sources confirm to ABC News.
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Indicted Senator wants charge dropped
The lawyer for a South Carolina senator who authorities say converted campaign donations into personal cash wants his charges dismissed.
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.
Sean Spicer resigns as White House press secretary
Sean Spicer has resigned as White House press secretary, ABC News has confirmed.
Huge alligator crosses busy Florida street
Drivers had a close encounter with a massive alligator weaving its way through a street in Lakeland, Florida.
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.
SC DOT Votes to Spend First Gas Tax Money on Road Paving Projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (AP) - Get ready for a smoother ride. The State Department of Transportation voted Thursday to spend the first $26 million raised by the South Carolina's newly increased gas tax to paving projects in 27 counties. There…
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.…
New Body Camera Technology In Richland County Sheriff's Department
[gtxvideo vid='WYHOUrfG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WYHOUrfG.jpg' vtitle='BODY CAMERAS'] Officer accountability has taken a step forward as the Richland County Sheriff's Department covers its deputies when it comes to the operation of body cameras. RCSD just installed some new technology so when the gun…
West Columbia Issues Boil Water Advisory for Shampy Street
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of West Columbia officials have issued a Boil Water Advisory for all of Shampy Street. According to officials, this is due to a water line break in the area. Officials say once the water line…
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Bryant opens bank account for 2018 SC gov race
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant has taken a tangible step toward running for governor, although he says he hasn't officially decided to enter the race.
Columbia Police: Man drove through graveside ceremony due to grudge against mental health agency
In a bond hearing Thursday for 64-year-old James Kester, police revealed that his motive for driving through a graveside memorial was due to a grievance with the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
Child Found Unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– Sumter Police responded to a child found unresponsive Tuesday afternoon. First responders were called at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday to a child found unresponsive at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Officers and other first responders attempted to revive…
Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Cemetery Attack
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia Police have arrested and charged a man with 12 counts of attempted murder in connection to the Greenlawn Cemetery collision. Police announced late Wednesday that James Kester,64, is facing…
Two Men Charged, Deputies Still Seeking One Suspect in Sumter County Break-ins
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Two men have been arrested and charged with breaking into home and stealing various items on Tuesday. According to the warrants, Frank Lamar Wilson Jr, 28, is charged with first-degree Burglary and Safecracking. Fabyane Jamel Hinnant,…
Columbia Police Officers Hold Softball Game with Camp Wonder Hands
[gtxvideo vid='0x8eP6iV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0x8eP6iV.jpg' vtitle='Wonderhands'] BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police officers were treated to an extra special game of softball with some friends that have wonder hands. For the fourth year in a row, CPD officers came out to play ball…
Breaking: Police Say Driver Hit Multiple People at Greeenlawn Cemetery
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Police are on the scene at Greenlawn Cemetery where they say there are multiple injuries after an elderly man struck people with his car. It happened around 2pm at the cemetery off Leesburg Road. Police say it…
