Ben Hoover

National News

UPDATE: City of Charlotte says civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, not deceased.

Police have deployed flash bangs, tear gas, and people can be seen running down the streets.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sources tell our sister station in Charlotte, WCCB-TV, a person was shot in the head during protests in Uptown Charlotte. CORRECTION UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE: Civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, critical condition. Not deceased. WCCB reports it was civilian-on-civilian. City of Charlotte confirms that report. WCCB crews were live…
Local News, National News, News, Politics, State

Hillary Clinton taps Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine as running mate

She revealed her choice this evening in a text message to supporters.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton says she’s picked Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine to join her on the Democratic ticket as their party’s nominee for vice president. She revealed her choice this evening in a text message to supporters. Kaine is expected to join Clinton at a rally in Florida tomorrow. He’s the former governor of the battleground state of Virginia…
Local News, News

Join us for ABC Columbia News at 11

Here's a look at some of the stories we're working on in our downtown Columbia newsroom.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

Join us for ABC Columbia News at 11. Here’s a look at some of the stories we’re working on in our downtown Columbia newsroom: The Columbia Fire Department parts ways with a 16-year veteran following reports of what some may consider an offensive Facebook post. Police in Columbia say this weekend’s “Black Lives Matter” protest could change the way officers…
Local News, News

Coming up at 11

Here's a look at some of the stories we are following for you tonight. We hope you'll join us at the top of the hour.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

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 Republican-controlled House to vote on a gun reform bill in the wake of the Orlando mass shooting. Moments ago they…
Local News, News

Coming up at 6

Here's a preview of the stories you'll see tonight at 6 on ABC Columbia News.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

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 heat that can turn your car into an oven. What you need to know to stay safe. Sitting down on…
Local News, News

Coming up after Dr. Phil

Here's your preview of the stories you'll see at 6 on ABC Columbia News
ABC Columbia Site Staff

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 taking a look at the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation of a Midlands school district. The focus is the district’s…
Local News, News

Tonight after Game 6 of the NBA Finals

Here's a look at some of the stories we are following for you tonight. We hope you'll join us after the game.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

Here’s a look at some of the stories we are following for you: Crews are searching for a teenager who was swimming with his brother off the coast of Myrtle Beach. The boy is 14 years-old and from Columbus, Ga. Rescuers managed to pull his brother out of the water but the search continues for the other boy. We’ll keep…
Local News, News

Stories you’ll see at 11

Here's a look at several of the stories we'll be tackling at the top of the hour on ABC Columbia News at 11
ABC Columbia Site Staff

Here’s a look at several of the stories we’ll be tackling at the top of the hour on ABC Columbia News at 11: There’s a renewed call to change gun laws in South Carolina. Following the mass shooting at an Orlando night club one lawmaker is pushing for a “No Fly. No Buy” policy to curb gun violence. We’ve been…
Local News, News

NEXT: ABC Columbia News at 11

Wondering what's on WOLO at 11? The news. Here's a peek.
ABC Columbia Site Staff

A high stakes game of cat and mouse. We’ve got new details on this week’s mid-air crash involving two F-16 jets. With more than $12,000,000 on the table, neighbors in northeast Richland County weigh in on plans to widen Clemson Road. The options on the table have nothing to do with cars. We’ll explain. Remember how hot it was late…