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Vegetarian Diets: Medical Minute
[gtxvideo vid='7as4gPYs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7as4gPYs.jpg' vtitle='Vegetarian Diets: Medical Minute'] ABC NEWS-- Whether you are a meat eater or plan to go Vegan, experts say it's important to know how the diet will impact your health. Here's ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson.
Benedict College Host Vigil For Students Mourning
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Students and staff at Benedict College held a candle light vigil for Rashee Hodges. Hodges was a college athlete whose life was cut short after being struck by a car on Sunday. Hodges basketball coach, Fred…
Traffic Alert in Richland County Off Sunset Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Drivers who use Sunset and North Main for their commute may want to look for a different route this week. Richland County Officials say SCE&G will be closing the westbound lane of Sunset Drive at the intersection…
City of Columbia Food Drive
[gtxvideo vid='M5yr5fHk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M5yr5fHk.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Food Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for the holidays and the City of Columbia is asking for your help, to help those in need. According to City officials, the food drive is held…
Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is opening the governor's mansion so the public can see the home decorated for Christmas. Haley's open house Is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday. It is free of charge,…
Flight Diverts to Charleston After Baby Born on Plane
A Southwest Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Charleston after a baby was born in the middle of the flight.
Roof Allowed to Hire Lawyers Back, For Now
A federal judge has allowed a white man accused of fatally shooting nine black parishioners at a Charleston, South Carolina, church to hire back his lawyers, at least for the first phase of his trial.
Trump Announces Ben Carson as HUD Pick
WASHINGTON (AP) _ There's another cabinet selection coming out of President-elect Donald Trump's transition office. Former Rival Ben Carson is Trump's choice to become secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Carson was among the 16 Republican candidates…
Woman Arrested in Connection to Body Found on Muller Avenue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department has arrested a 49-year-old woman in connection to the discovery of a body that was found in the trunk of a car on Thursday. CPD said Wanda Elizabeth Williamson was arrested Sunday…
Train Carrying 97 BMW Cars Derails in Fairfield County
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A train, transporting 97 BMW cars from the Greer plant to Charleston, derailed in Fairfield County Sunday afternoon. It happened at Highway 213 and Austin Road; near…
Benedict College Remembering Athlete Killed in Hit-And-Run
Benedict College released a statement Sunday evening regarding student athlete, Rashee Jamal Hodges, who was fatally killed during a hit-and-run incident.
Benedict College Basketball Player Killed in Hit-And-Run
Richland County (WOLO) - South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that left a man dead early Sunday morning. Richland County Corner said 22-year-old Rashee Jamal Hodges, was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was…
Sindarius Thornwell Suspended Indefinitely
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) -- University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Sunday that senior guard Sindarius Thornwell is suspended indefinitely due to a violation of athletic department policy.
Piano & Pastrami Event : Historic Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for some Piano and Pastrami Sunday, Dec. 4 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Tree of Life Congregation The Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative, a partnership of Historic Columbia, and the Tree of Life Congregation are…
Watson, Clemson claim ACC title and await playoff berth
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Deshaun…
Gilbert Man Killed in Collision Friday
HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the individual who was involved in a two-vehicle collision Friday morning at the intersection of Leesburg and Congress Roads, Hopkins, S.C. Sean R. Wooten, 29 , of Hayes Crossing Road,…
Substitute Teacher Arrested For Restraining Students
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – An Irmo woman has been charged with two counts of cruelty to children after using tape to restrain students at Sandhills Middle School. Janeen Suzette Clark, 26, taped two male students to their desk chairs and…
Health Study on Moderate Drinking
[gtxvideo vid='GVbP2MjK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GVbP2MjK.jpg' vtitle='Health Study on Moderate Drinking'] ABC NEWS-- A new study points to some health benefits of moderate drinking. ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson has the details in the medical minute.
Angel Trees up Through December 4th
[gtxvideo vid='CxrjZTP3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CxrjZTP3.jpg' vtitle='Angel Trees up Through December 4th'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- COLUMBIA ,SC (WOLO)– Now is your chance to be an Angel for a needy child in the Midlands. ABC Columbia is proud to partner with the Salvation Army…
