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Watch: Three Thursdays Three Authors
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --The Richland Library is giving new meaning to the term T.G.I.T! The organization is getting ready to host a trio of female authors you can meet and greet for the next three Thursdays. It's all part of…
Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for water customers of the 200 block of Blue Savannah Street. Officials say water customers in the area should vigorously boil their water for at least…
Lawsuit Asks for $20M After Army Dam Fails in Massive Flood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - About a dozen homeowners are suing Fort Jackson over damage caused when two dams on the Army base failed during last October's massive floods. Twenty-five residents of the upscale King's Grant subdivision are asking for $20…
Family Considers Suit as Citadel Rejects Hijab
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A spokesman for the family of a newly-accepted Muslim student at the Citadel military school in South Carolina says the prospective cadet is disappointed that the school has rejected her request to wear a head covering…
WATCH: The faces of family homelessness in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - New research out of the University of South Carolina shows that homelessness does not have to be a chronic condition. In fact, if give the right tools through…
Watch: Organization Has New Name and New Initiatives to Help Homeless
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- New research shows that 80% of families in Richland County that receive help for homelessness won't re-enter the system Kaneesha Jones is quickly approaching her one year work anniversary, but rewind just a few years…
Billionaire Paypal Co-Founder Peter Thiel on List of Trump Backers
Peter Thiel is known for backing some of Silicon Valley's biggest success stories, from Facebook to PayPal, and now he's throwing his support behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Thiel, co-founder of…
Watch: Put Guns Down Now
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- A cold case in the shooting death of 14 year old Najeer Buggs has spurred community action. Dozens gathered at Lorick Park Monday to announce the Put down the Guns movement. It's all an effort to keep…
Watch: Tuesday Midlands Happenings
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) There's a lot of events taking place here in the Midlands and even more ways for you tel help donate to a good cause or just take advantage of a nature walk. Click here to find out what…
WATCH: Keeping Your Kids Safe
Studies show bundling up your "bundle of joy" could pose a serious danger. Good Morning has that and more on how to keep your kids safe.
Widow of Slain State Senator Receiving Posthumous Degree
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The widow of the pastor and South Carolina senator killed last summer at a historic black church in Charleston is accepting an honor on his behalf. Jennifer Pinckney is accepting a Doctorate of Ministry degree Monday…
Haley Told Farmers She Had Their Backs; Now to Veto Aid Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Dorchester County farmer John Pendarvis used to think Gov. Nikki Haley had the backs of farmers in South Carolina. She told him that in front of reporters in his muddy, flooded field less than three years…
The lead story at 11 will be...
Here's a look at our top story tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia: Baseball is well underway in Columbia's new downtown ballpark. But, developers are nowhere near the seventh inning stretch for what's considered one of the city's largest land…
Watch: Goats on the Go
Covington,K.Y, (WOLO) --It was supposed to be a unique and eye catching way to celebrate the opening of the Covington Farmer's Market. Seven goats were suppose to walk a short distance to Goebel Park, but that's not exactly how everything…
Watch: Trader Joe's Recall
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- The popular grocery chain, Trader Joe's, is recalling 33 thousand pounds of their Broccoli Slaw and Kale Salad. Click here to find out why the food chain says the health foods may not be so healthy after…
Deadline to Apply for Disaster Loan Due to Last Year's Drought
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations located in South Carolina that Monday, May 9 is the deadline to apply for a working capital disaster loan as…
WATCH: CFD Firefighter Okay After Injury During W. Columbia Blaze
West Columbia Fire officials are working to determine what caused an early morning apartment fire off Edgewater Lane. Good Morning Columbia has the latest.
Emanuel AME Gives $1.5M to Families of 9 Killed; Keeps $1.8M
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) --The Charleston church where nine African-Americans were shot in what police say were racist killings has given $1.5 million of donations to family members of the victims. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that Emanuel African…
Ocean Blasting: Group Seeks Ban as Big Atlantic Test Looms
SANDY HOOK, N.J. (AP) -- Federal regulators are considering requests from four companies to look for oil and natural gas in the mid-and south Atlantic Ocean by blasting the sea bed with sound waves. It's an efficient way to look…
