Columbia Police Investigating Armed Robbery at TD Bank
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating an armed robbery at a local bank. Officers say the incident happened before 2p.m. at the TD Bank in the 1900 block of Blossom street.…
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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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13-Year-Old Starts Lemonade Stand to Raise Money for Future Tuition
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- A 13-year-old from Spartanburg is hoping to fund his dream by making lemonade in Orangeburg. Vincent Proctor comes down to visit his uncle Randall almost every summer but this year…
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?"…
Deputies: Chapin Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge for Threat with Butcher Knife
LEXINGTON, S.C. – A Chapin man faces attempted murder charges, Deputies say he's accused of threatening a family member with a butcher knife and knocking the victim unconscious. According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, 42 year old Nicholas David…
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.
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…
