Santa Claus Comes to Town
Santa Claus makes a special delivery to the Palmetto Children's Hospital, spreading plenty of Christmas joy for patients.
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Milken Award Surprises Recipient
A local teacher gets the surprise of a lifetime after she is awarded for work in the classroom.
Pakistani Flight Crashes Into Mountain En Route to Islamabad
A Pakistan International Airlines flight headed to Islamabad from Chitral has crashed into a mountain after losing contact with the control tower shortly after takeoff, according to Danyal Gillani, a spokesperson for the airline.
Trial Begins for Charleston Church Shooting Suspect Dylann Roof
The federal death penalty trial is set to begin for 22-year-old Dylann Roof, who authorities say is responsible for killing nine people in a Charleston, South Carolina, church last year.
Grocery Shopping Goes High tech
Amazon announces a new app that will help you check out your groceries without ever having to step foot in any lines.
Driver Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run
Richland County Sheriff's deputies have arrested the driver of a car that was involved in a deadly hit-and-run accident over the weekend.
Mother of Walter Scott Says God Will Bring Justice
Family members of Walter Scott spoke to the media Monday afternoon after a mistrial was declared in the murder trial of former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager. The first family member to the podium was Judy Scott, Walter Scott's mother.
Los Angeles Beefs Up Metro Security Amid Terror Threat
The city of Los Angeles upped its security presence at transit stations after receiving a terror threat on Monday, officials said.
Tuesday Morning Menu
From a job fair to a special December deal for those looking for a furry friend ABC Columbia has you covered.
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…
