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SC nonprofit celebrates decades of helping people with disabilities

Able South Carolina celebrated its 30th anniversary Monday afternoon. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented the nonprofit organization with a key to the city.

Deputies fatally shot a double-murder suspect who was holding a chrome shower head

A man who had beaten his mother and girlfriend to death inside a burning house and who reportedly told relatives he wanted to be killed by police was fatally shot by eight officers as he held a chrome shower head they thought was a gun, according to a police department presentation of evidence in the case.

Mega Millions Jackpot hits $650 million

The Mega Millions Jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing has grown to an estimated $650 million with a $308.6 million cash option.

SC Emergency Management Division offers tips for severe weather preparedness

Most of the Palmetto State is also considered vulnerable to severe flooding, so representatives say always take flood warnings and alerts seriously. "A mere six inches of fast moving water can knock over an adult, and 12 inches of fast moving water can carry away most cars. Two feet can sweep away SUVs and trucks," Quagliariello says.

Jetblue Pulls Out Of Spirt Airlines Deal

JetBlue pulls out of deal to buy Spirit Airlines

JetBlue Airways pulled out of its deal to purchase spirit airlines.

COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says

Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.

Airline experts say baggae fees are increasing at some airlines

Passengers are shelling out more bucks to check their baggage.

Trader Joe's recalls more than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings

Trader Joe’s has recalled more than 61 thousand pounds of its chicken soup dumplings because of possible plastic contamination.

First over-the-counter birth control pill heads to stores

The first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the U.S. is available in stores and online this month.

Tim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he's gotten Donald Trump's attention for vice president

The biggest winner of the Republican primary season so far, besides Donald Trump, might be Tim Scott.

US Supreme Court rules for Trump in historic 14th Amendment ballot eligibility case

The unanimous decision will have major implications in the presidential race.

Improvements To Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Underway

Inmate found dead at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center

The incident is still currently being investigated and details will be released as they are made available.

Male in critical condition after shooting at Colony apartment

An investigation is underway after a shooting on Saturday, March 2nd, according to Columbia Police Department.

One injured after shooting on Plowden Road in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - An investigation is underway after a shooting on Plowden Road on Saturday, March 2nd, according to Columbia Police Department. Investigators say officers…

Dam failure cause temporary road closure at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

There are a few road closures due to a dam failure in the retention pond near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

U.S. Marshals arrest man accused of sex crimes involving children

The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Task Force says a Child Sexual predator is off the street tonight.

Columbia siblings share books they wrote with other Richland One students

Their books are part of a series called “My Voice is Powerful.”

"Hamilton" performer spends afternoon with Nursery Road Elementary students

Carrasco's advice to the young students? Always be yourself. "Nobody can be a better you than you can be, and sometimes that involves learning how to maximize what you may see as your weaknesses and use them as your greatest strengths. I shared with the students today that I really disliked my voice for so long, I wanted it not to be raspy, not to be congested, not to be high, but it's what makes Stephen Carrasco... Stephen," he says.