Coming up at 11
Coming up at 11 on ABC Columbia News: Emotions run high on the House floor in the nation's capitol as Democrats stage an unprecedented, historic sit-in. Chanting "No bill, no break" they are hoping to force the hand of the…
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Coming up at 6
Tonight at 6: No Swimming Allowed. Health leaders warn residents not to take a dip in a Midlands river because of the presence of waste water. We'll tell you who is responsible. Triple digit temperatures are on the way. It's…
Vandals Caused $30K In Damages To Church, Police Say
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two teens suspected of vandalizing a church last month were arrested Tuesday. The duo allegedly broke into Wedgefield Baptist Church, located at 6220 Wedgefield Road in Wedgfield, between Sunday evening, May 29 and 8 a.m. Tuesday May 31, and sprayed fire extinguishers…
'Orlando Will Be Repeated,' Former ISIS Captive Warns Congress
“No place is safe for anyone.” That’s the chilling…
Federal Court Nixes SC Court's Ruling On Graduation Prayers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal court in Virginia has overturned a South Carolina judge's ruling over a public elementary school's graduation ceremony at a Christian university. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday rejected a district judge's…
FoodShare Program Aims To Increase Access To Fresh Produce In Low-Income Communities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Wednesday, Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group announced its partnership with Molina Healthcare in the FoodShare program. Molina Healthcare has contributed $23,000 to the program which aims to put fresh…
Former NFL Player Tim Tebow Visits Friend Shot In Nightclub
ORLANDO, FL. (AP) - Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow visited his former high school football teammate who was wounded in the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando. The Orlando Sentinel reports Rodney Sumter was a…
Watch: Warning for Saluda River Swimmers
Columbia,SC . (WOLO) -- The warm weather has many of you eager to take a dip to stay cool. Before you do, click here to see a warning from D-HEC for anyone thinking about diving into the Saluda River.
Texas Father Arrested in Death of His 6-Month-Old Daughter Left in Hot Car
This photo provided by the Collin County Sheriff's Department shows Michael Thedford, The North Texas man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of his 6-month-old daughter who was found unconscious in the heat of…
WATCH: Organization harnesses power of sun, sets example for small businesses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce activated its newly installed solar panels on its Gervais Street building Tuesday. The system will produce about 12,626 kilowatt-hours of energy annually…
Watch: Walmart Shooting Arrests
Columbia,SC. (WOLO) -- A week after a shooting in the parking lot of the Garner's Ferry Road Walmart, Columbia police make several arrests. Click here to find out more on the suspects now in custody charged with attempted murder.
Garners Ferry Road Reopened Following Gas Line Rupture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A building on Garners Ferry Road was evacuated due to a natural gas line rupture Wednesday morning. According to the Columbia Fire Department Twitter account the rupture occurred on the 8100 block of Garners Ferry Road. #TheCFD…
Watch: Former House Speaker to Report to Federal Prison
Washington, DC. (WOLO) -- In just a few hours former House Speaker, Dennis Hastert is expected to report to a Federal prison to begin a 15 month sentence. Click here to find out the very latest developments.
Emanuel AME Pastor Reassigned
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The first permanent pastor of Emanuel AME Church, where nine parishioners were killed a little more than a year ago during a Bible study, has been reassigned.…
Pet of the Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Meet Danny! He is a three year old orange and white tabby cat in need of a forever home. The shelter says…
In speech, Trump to ramp up critique of Clinton
NEW YORK (AP) _ Donald Trump is set to lambaste Democratic rival Hillary Clinton as a failed secretary of state out of step with Americans on trade and immigration. Trump's address Wednesday morning at his hotel in New York's…
Watch: Richland Delegation Calls for Suspension of Recreation Director
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- State lawmakers from Richland County are calling for the suspension of the Richland County Recreation Commission's Executive Director James Brown until the completion of the law enforcement investigations. During a Tuesday meeting at Midlands Tech.…
Coming up after Dr. Phil
Tonight at 6 on ABC Columbia News: We'll have the latest on the investigation at the Richland County Recreation Commission. The county's State House delegation has called for a change at the top of the embattled commission. Plus, we'll be…
Coroner: Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Crash Involving City Bus
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a crash involving a city bus earlier this month. Gary Watts said 52-year-old George Arthur Stoudenmire succumbed Tuesday to injuries he sustained in the June 10 crash.…
