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Jurors to Hear More Stories of Emanuel Victims

Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses after a flurry of testimony on Thursday as jurors hear from family members of the nine people by Dylann Roof at Emanuel AME Church in 2015.

Inclement Weather Closings/Delays

Here is the latest list of local events and programs delayed or canceled due to a possible wintry mix. Stay with ABC Columbia as this list will be updated as weather conditions change.

Critical Need for Blood Donations: ABC Columbia Needs Your Help

[gtxvideo vid='9c0AFMxM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9c0AFMxM.jpg' vtitle='Critical Need for Blood Donations'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -ย The American Red Cross has a severe winter bloodย shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save…

Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC--Brave the chilly weather and water this Saturday to benefit the Children's Charities of the Midlands. If you are attending the event you are asked to complete your registration form in advance, and then check in when you arrive.…

Airline Travel Advisories for Winter Weather

[gtxvideo vid='YXMNKbbk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YXMNKbbk.jpg' vtitle='Airline Travel Advisories for Winter Weather'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Metro Airport is preparing for possible winter weather, and so are the airlines. Here's a look at the Airline Advisory from CAE with some good news…

Gas Prices/Macyโ€™s Closings: Consumer Minute

[gtxvideo vid='1ft2TEco' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1ft2TEco.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices/Macy's Closings: Consumer Minute'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The New year means cash for on-line retailers, according to experts, the holiday season was good for on-line sales. But brick and mortar stores saw traffic due to deep…

SC DOT Preps Roads for Possible Winter Weather

[gtxvideo vid='L6R4UHN5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/L6R4UHN5.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Prep Roads for Possible Winter Weather'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Snow or not, SC DOT crews are working hard to make sure our roads will be safe. ABC Columbia stopped by the DOT complex along shop road…

Obama Gets Classified Hacking Report, Intel Officials Mum in Testimony

This morning at the White House, President Barack Obama received the classified report on the intelligence community's full assessment of the Russian and other outside cyber attacks into U.S. elections. At the same time, senior intelligence officials testifying on Capitol Hill during a Senate hearing on foreign cyber threats refused to comment specifically on the report's findings.

Preparing Your Family for Emergencies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Ahead of potential winter weather this weekend, the Red Cross shares tips to make sure your family is prepared for emergencies. As the New Year arrived…

Brutal Beating Captured on Social Media

A brutal beating of a special needs man is aired by suspects on Facebook live. Illinois police call the attack "disgusting". *Warning* The video is graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers.

Widower Takes Stand in Dylann Roof Sentencing Trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The widower of a woman killed at Emanuel AME Church says his wife was a dedicated person of faith who did her best to enjoy life. The Rev. Anthony Thompson cried in court Wednesday as he…

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