Rochelle Dean

Evening Anchor at WOLO-TV (Columbia, SC)

Wife, Twin Mama, AP award winning Journalist, ABC Cola News Anchor, NABJ Mem.,CEO/ Founder of the Flora Fdn., MAC School Board Member. RT's are not endorsements

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Health Minute: Preventing accidental drownings

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Health Minute: Preventing accidental drownings (CNN) — It’s a leading cause of death for children in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says every year there are around 4-thousand fatal, unintentional drownings –but health experts say these tragedies can be prevented –in tonight’s health minute,Mandy Gaither talks to a pediatric emergency medicine doctor about how to keep kids safe in the water.
Blue Origin all women spaceflight to launch Monday

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

(CNN) — Blue Origin has a historic human spaceflight launching on Monday from Texas, and the crew in the New Shepard Rocket’s 31-st mission will be all women!The six women going up includes –Journalist Gayle King, music artist Katy Perry, Bezos’ Fiancee, Lauren Sánchez, film producer KerianneFlynn, former NASA Rocket Scientist Aisha Bowe, and Bioastronautics Research Scientist Amanda NguyenThere will be no pilots.
Health Minute: Tools to tackle everyday stress

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Health Minute: Tools to tackle everyday stress (CNN) — April is Stress Awareness Month, and while you’re likely acutely aware of the stress in your life –experts say many people may not have all the tools they need to find relief from it. In today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither talks to a psychologist about healthy ways to cope with everyday stress.
City leaders hold ribbon cutting to celebrate opening of 'The Laundry'

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — City leaders held a ribbon cutting event for the grand opening ‘The Laundry’ Wednesday. The new venue is set to become a premier destination for weddings, corporate gatherings and special events in the heart of Columbia It’s as part of the revitalization of the Bull Street district. The facility was originally built in 1821, ‘The Laundry’ shares a long history from being a mental asylum to rebranding as an event venue. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Federal Judge rules Trump Administration ban against Associated Press is unconstitutional

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

(AP) — A federal judge says the decision by the White House to ban the Associated Press is unconstitutional. In the preliminary injunction issued Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden who is a Trump appointee said “Viewpoint Discrimination” goes against the Constitution. Earlier this year, the Trump Administration banned the Associated Press access to the presidential events. This included occasions taking place in the oval office and on air force one.
Trader Joe's unveils new mini canvas tote bag

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

(CNN) — Trader Joe’s has new line of mini canvas tote bags ready to help you welcome in the Spring season. The bags come in a variety of pastel colors including baby blue, mint green, pink, and lavender. The grocery chain says the bags are ideal for small shopping trips. Trader Joe’s line of Mini-Totes last year which became a viral sensation with customers lining up to get one. And even better than the bags being great for those quick trips to the store, they’re pretty inexpensive at $2.99 a bag.
What in the World with Doug Currin

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

New York, NY (AP) — A 75 year old New York City man was representing himself in court in Manhattan. He noted in his application paperwork that he wanted to show a short video during his case. But it took only seconds for the judges on a New York Appeals Court to realize that the man addressing them from a video screen, a person about to present an argument in a lawsuit. Not only had no law degree, but didn’t exist at all. As Judge Judy says, don’t pee on my leg and tell me its raining.
Man with terminal cancer vows to help others during his last days

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

(CNN) — A cancer patient is on a unique tour across America to do as much volunteering before the disease takes his life. Doug Ruch helped out at Project Open Hand in San Francisco, California on Monday. Earlier this year, Doug was told he had 12 to 18 months to live. Doug decided he wanted to spend that time helping others. And it appears here is off to an amazing start. Since he started donating his time just two weeks ago, he has volunteered in eight states.
President Trump sign executive order giving Tik Tok 75 day extension

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

President Trump sign executive order giving Tik Tok 75 day extension (CNN) — An update on the future of the popular social media site Tik Tok. President Donald Trump signing an executive order to extend the deadline to sell Tik Tok or face a U.S. ban… by another 75 days. Chinese Parent-Company Byte Dance was ordered to sell its stake in the company by tomorrow or possibly face a ban in the U.S.. Melissa Adan has more.
Newberry Co. arrest fugitive accused in series of burglaries

2 weeks ago | abccolumbia.com | Rochelle Dean

Newberry Co., SC (WOLO) — The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a fugitive who has been on the run for nearly two weeks. Officials say, 20-year-old Landon Major Howell is a suspect in a series of burglaries that took place along Kendall Road just outside of the City of Newberry. Authorities say on the morning of March 23, 2025 Howell ran from store owners and deputies and went into hiding. Deputies believe Howell received help escaping capture and evading law enforcement.