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16-year-old suffered gunshot wound to lower body: CPD

Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting in Harbison on Tuesday after one person was reported injured.

I-20 West bound near Exit 58 under construction today

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - SC DOT says I-20 West bound near Exit 58 will be under construction until 10 a.m. today. Officials say the left lane is closed at this time. Stay with ABC Columbia for updates. Construction; I-20 WB:…

Unusual spike of pedestrian deaths in the Midlands

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in the Midlands. Troopers say the amount of fatalities they've seen have nearly doubled compared to this time last year. "We look at some…

Columbia Housing Authority preparing for Special Meeting on Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his State of the City address last night where he highlighted the plans for Allen Benedict Court Apartments and a possible shake-up of the Columbia Housing…

South Carolina prison officials ask lawmakers for $50 million for faced challenges like security, pay raises

State prison officials are asking lawmakers for more than $50 million for improved security, pay raises for officers and health care for inmates.

Carolina Day at the State House focus on access and affordability of higher education

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Deputies: Couple charged with burglary after breaking into a residence in Orangeburg

A Orangeburg couple have been charged with breaking into a neighbor's residence.

Orangeburg deputies arrest a woman charged with attempted murder after running over her sister

A North woman has been charged after intentionally running over her sister.

Bill banning drivers from holding cellphones advances

A bill that would ban drivers in South Carolina from holding cellphones in their hands has passed its first hurdle.

Deputies: Sumter woman charged with pouring water on sleeping infant child on Facebook

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation of a woman regarding improper treatment of an infant after viewing disturbing images on Facebook.

South Carolina police officer charged with domestic violence

The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said that Georgetown police officer Brandon Rowell has been charged by the woman with whom he lives.

‘Ban the box’ ordinance could prohibit Columbia employers from asking about criminal history

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Mayor Steve Benjamin's state of the city speech Tuesday night he spoke a lot about compassion and second chances. Benjamin brought up a Ban the Box ordinance that will…

Mayor Steve Benjamin addresses Allen Benedict Court housing crisis

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin addressed several issues for the city of Columbia Tuesday night, but the Allen Benedict court housing crisis was front and center. "The tragic deaths of…

Silva's big night not enough, as No. 1 Tennessee tramples USC, 92-70

Chris Silva had 28 points — only six the second half — and 10 rebounds for South Carolina, which fell to 1-13 all time against No. 1 opponents.

Study: Too much screen time for kids can lead to developmental problems

[gtxvideo vid='qmP7JLXS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qmP7JLXS.jpg' vtitle='study'] A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, warns that kids who spend too much time in front of a screen could run into problems with communication, motor skills, problem solving and…