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Columbia City Council to vote again on conversion therapy repeal. Will they finally make a decision?

Columbia City Council will vote on whether to repeal its 2021 conversion therapy ban at its June 17 meeting at 4 p.m.. It needs four votes to move forward.

Look for dense fog in part of Pennsylvania Tuesday morning

“Patchy dense fog will result in reduced visibility below one quarter mile in spots and locally hazardous driving conditions particularly in the higher elevations. Motorists should be prepared for changing visibility and longer travel times,” says the weather service. If you need to drive through fog, remember these safety guidelines:

Local Living: OCSO Summer camps, Cayce Character Camp, Juneteenth Freedom Fest, Juneteenth at Edventure

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is hosting two summer camps. The first one is from July 7 to July 11 at New Galilee Christian Church in Holly Hill. And the second is from July 14 to July 18 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Orangeburg.

Revitalization of culture and unity among Columbia River Tribes highlights Sinixt Canoe Journey

The Sinixt Canoe Journey from Revelstoke to Kettle Falls WA. will be passing through Nelson today. “This collective paddle embodies the ongoing revitalization of culture and unity among the Columbia River Tribes,” noted a press release from the Sinixt Paddle.

1 dead in shooting at Columbia apartment complex

A man is dead after a shooting Sunday night at a Columbia apartment complex. Officers were sent to the Eastgate Apartments at Old 63 and Broadway at about 8 p.m. Police found Zarian Simpson, 18, of Columbia with a gunshot wound and medics treated him at the scene,

Columbia police respond to shots fired call near Eastgate Apartment complex

Several Columbia police officers investigated at the Eastgate Apartment complex in central Columbia Sunday night. A social media post from CPD said they were responding to a shots fired call and asked the public to avoid the area.

U.S. Judge Keeps Mahmoud Khalil Behind Bars over Trump “Immigration Fraud” Accusation

A federal judge on Friday refused to release Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil from an immigration jail in rural Louisiana. Earlier last week, U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled the government’s continued imprisonment of Khalil over his Palestinian rights activism would be found unconstitutional,

Two dead after wrong-way collision in Kershaw County

A late night motor vehicle collision on Interstate-20 in Kershaw County has resulted in the death of two drivers.

How a Tiny Community Got Caught Up in Trump’s Attacks on Canada

The enclave of Point Roberts, Wash., once thrived with a mix of Americans and Canadians. Now the border checks are a hassle, the community is isolated and businesses are withering.

Motorcyclist dead following crash in Columbia County

FALL RIVER, Wis. -- A Fall River man died following motorcycle a crash just outside the Village of Fall River Friday night. The crash occurred on CTH D near CTH DG just after 9:30 p.m. where the sheriff's office said the driver of the motorcycle was found in a ditch and reportedly not moving.

Feds to continue to detain Columbia protester, claiming he lied on his green card application

JENA, La. — The Trump administration said Friday that it will continue to detain Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil, after a federal judge ruled that he could not be held based on the U.S. secretary of state’s determination that he could harm American foreign policy.

Trump administration ends Columbia Basin agreement with tribes and states

On June 13th, the Trump administration terminated the federal government's December 2023 "Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement" with the Yakama, Umat

Columbia County inmate dies in hospital after being found unresponsive inside cell

A Columbia County Detention Facility inmate died in a hospital Thursday night after deputies found him unresponsive inside his cell, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

Detained Columbia protester asks judge to order his release after government misses appeal deadline

Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil have asked a federal judge to order the release of the Columbia University protester from an immigration lockup, saying the Trump administration missed an appeal deadline.

Trump withdraws from Biden-era agreement with Columbia Basin tribes, Washington and Oregon to restore salmon runs

President Donald Trump on Thursday withdrew from a 2023 agreement between the federal government, Columbia Basin tribes, environmental groups and the states of Washington and Oregon that sought to restore salmon populations and invest in clean energy production.

Trump pulls out of $1 billion Biden-brokered Columbia River salmon restoration plan

The Trump administration on Thursday pulled out of a $1 billion Biden-era plan to restore salmon and steelhead populations in the Columbia River Basin more than a century after overfishing and dams be

Columbia vs. McDonald softball: Raiders score four runs in sixth, defeat Blue Devils in Division VI regional semifinal

When Columbia trailed McDonald, 4-2, in a Division VI Region 21 semifinal, the Raiders knew how to flip the switch. With their season on the line, the Raiders scored four runs in the bottom of the

How roadside rocks tell the story of the ancient Columbia River

To see evidence of the Columbia River’s ancient past, you might not need to visit the river at all. In a roadcut just south of Granger, Yakima County, 10 million-year-old evidence is in plain view. “Geology in Eastern Washington

Carl 'Tinker' West, East Coast surfing pioneer and early Springsteen manager, has died

Carl "Tinker" West managed the pre-E Street group Steel Mill, which included Bruce Springsteen, Vini Lopez, Danny Federici and Vinnie Roslin.

TSSAA soccer heroes among Ponce Law Nashville area boys athlete of week nominees

There were some heroic performances in the TSSAA spring state championships last week. Vote for the Ponce Law Nashville area boys athlete of the week.

Louisville newspaper files complaint against school board that hired Yearwood

The Louisville Courier Journal filed a complaint on Friday against a Kentucky school board that hired former Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Brian Yearwood. Jefferson County Public Schools said in a social media post on Thursday that the Board of Education voted 5-2 on Thursday to offer a contract,

Hundreds gather for Columbia’s Gold Star Memorial Day Parade after six-year hiatus

The Gold Star Memorial Day Parade was front and center on Broadway in Downtown Columbia on Memorial Day after a six-year hiatus. Hundreds gathered along Broadway on Monday morning to honor and remember military heroes and their families.

A look at vehicle ramming incidents across the globe

A minivan that crashed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating the city team’s Premier League soccer championship is the latest in a series of car-ramming tragedies across the globe.

Local Living: Ways to treat PTSD

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, i t’s Military Appreciation Month and one local veteran is sharing some important tips to help fellow veterans suffering from PTSD. ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson spoke with Dr. Phyllis Riley Sabb, CEO of Impa3ct Consulting Group & author of “The Journey Within Hope & Healing.”

Dr. Sabb shares different ways for veterans to help with their PTSD

It’s Military Appreciation Month and one local veteran is sharing some important tips to help fellow veterans suffering from PTSD. Curtis spoke with Dr. Phyllis Riley Sabb, CEO of Impa3ct Consulting Group & author of “The Journey Within Hope & Healing.

South Carolina softball drops super regional Game 3 to UCLA, falls short of 1st WCWS since 1997

South Carolina softball fell to UCLA in the Columbia Super Regional finale, ending its season first year coach Ashley Chastain Woodard.

Secret Chinese links behind anti-Israel groups that fostered Elias Rodriguez’s hate

Monsters like Elias Rodriguez don’t suddenly emerge from under a rock. Their anti-American and anti-Israel hatreds are honed over time by a revolutionary ecosystem composed of different organisms. Years before he shot in cold blood a couple that worked at the Israeli Embassy in the prime of their lives, Rodriguez was taught to loathe the West.

Hamilton ends C-Falls baseball state run in extras

HAMILTON — A walk-off walk ends the Columbia Falls baseball dream of third place at the All-Class State Baseball Tournament Saturday. Brady DeMoss held off in a 3-2 count and drew a seven-pitch free pass to bring in the winning run for Hamilton in the ninth inning of a loser-out game.

Motocross racer charged with distributing indecent material to minors in Columbia County

A Rensselaer County man has been arrested for distributing inappropriate videos and pictures to minors in Clermont, a town in Columbia County.

Columbia man accused of abusing seagull he took from Florida

A Columbia man is accused of amputating the wing of a seagull he brought home from Florida. Aaron Lacey, 48, faces charges of felony animal abuse, misdemeanor animal abuse and violating an ordinance by the county commission.

Mahmoud Khalil Was Finally Allowed To Hold His Newborn Son—Despite The Trump Administration Trying To Stop Him

The detained Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student has been in a Louisiana jail since March 8.

Health officials warn of little-known danger to people and pets on the Columbia River

“Benthic algae mats, rather than being dispersed through the water column, they’re actually attached to the substrate at the bottom of a body of water,” Palomaki said, adding that their fixed state allows them to grow in fast-moving waterways. “When there’s an overgrowth, they can detach and float to the surface.”

About 100 vases stolen from veterans' gravesites in Columbia cemetery: police

About 100 bronze vases were stolen from veterans' gravesites in a Lancaster County cemetery this week, according to a Columbia police report.

State tennis: Columbia River stacked in 2A semifinals

The Columbia River tennis team is looking strong after the first day of the 2A state tennis tournament in Seattle.

Polson keeps winning, Columbia Falls season ends

Polson battled back to win in the final inning, while Columbia Falls won a pair of games before losing to Lewistown to end their season. Down 4-3 heading to the final frame, the Lady Pirates erupted for 11 runs,

Section 2 Flag Football Championships: Columbia wins back-to-back titles, Albany High wins its first

The Columbia Blue Devils repeated as Section 2 champions after defeating last year’s Division 2 champion, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, 14-12 in the Class B title game. Albany High won the Class A title over Shenendehowa 38-31.

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