Chapin Hosts Thousands at Annual Labor Day Parade
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO)- Campaigns, community and candy were all on full display at the 38th Annual Chapin Labor Day Parade. "It's such a great labor day tradition out here in Chapin, this…
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Power Up, Plug-In 'Drive Electric Columbia' Event
[gtxvideo vid='DaJAT8Zq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DaJAT8Zq.jpg' vtitle='Power Up, Plug-In Drive Electric Columbia Event'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We're hitting the road for "Drive Electric Columbia ". Our Crysty Vaughan has more from Main Street on why some drivers are powering up... instead of paying a…
Labor Day On The Lake, Even With High Gas Prices
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are a little steep right now but the Department of Natural Resources says that may not stop people from getting out on the water on the…
Nikki Haley Holds Emergency UN Meeting Over N. Korea
[gtxvideo vid='UlWd5hSN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UlWd5hSN.jpg' vtitle='Nikki Haley Holds Emergency UN Meeting Over N. Korea'] ABC NEWS (NY)COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, told the Security Council Monday that its incremental approach toward getting North Korea to stop its…
Autopsy Set for Body of Missing Boater Found on Lake Murray
[gtxvideo vid='rzBAuo7K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rzBAuo7K.jpg' vtitle='Autopsy Set for Body of Missing Boater Found on Lake'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--An autopsy is scheduled for later this week on the body of a boater missing for nearly a week. His body was found Sunday on…
Labor Day Traffic Safety Checkpoints Underway
[gtxvideo vid='psaQN6gs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/psaQN6gs.jpg' vtitle='Labor Day Traffic Safety Checkpoints'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Labor Day holiday means more traffic...and more patrols. Area officers, including Columbia police and Lexington Police have stepped up their presence. As many of your neighbors head home…
Royal Family to Welcome New Member
LONDON, ENGLAND (ABC NEWS) - The Royal Family announced Monday that William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child. The baby will join siblings Price George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 2. In a statement,…
Columbia police investigate late night shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a late night shooting in a Columbia neighborhood. Police say a 13-year-old boy was shot in the lower body at the 1500 block of Ashley Street last night. At last check, the…
Body of Missing Boater Found
The body of a boater missing for days is pulled from Sandy Beach area Sunday morning.
Teen Accused of Using Pocket Knife in Stabbing
A local teen is behind bars charged with attempted murder after authorities say he used a pocket knife to stab another man in the face and neck several times.
Pedestrian Struck, Killed on I-26
Lexington Co., S.C (WOLO)-- We now know the identity of a man struck and killed on I-26 early Thursday morning. The Lexington County Coroners office says 64 year old Lawrence Rideau of Knoxville, Tennessee was walking along the eastbound lanes…
What To Do If You Expect Price Gouging
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Hurricane Harvey has gas prices on the rise across the country and the Midlands is no exception. According to columbiagasprices.com, the Midlands average is $2.44 a gallon, that's up .40 cents from just a week ago. So…
Harvey Latest: Death Toll Climbs to 47
[gtxvideo vid='cwErnXDm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cwErnXDm.jpg' vtitle='Harvey Latest: Death Toll Climbs to 47'] HOUSTON, TX (WOLO) - Search-and-rescue operations continue in southeast Texas as people struggle to return to some kind of normalcy. There have been 47 confirmed deaths and officials fear that…
How To Enjoy Free Soda City Connector Comet Buses
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Comet buses launch their new Soda Cap Connector which is going full speed ahead. “It’s free, so there’s no cost. We just want people to try…
Lexington Deputies- Woman Accused of Pushing Elderly Lady, Stealing Car
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A Midlands woman accused of assaulting a woman and stealing her car is on the run tonight, according to deputies. Lexington County Deputies are looking for 37 year old Lasepia Lapier. Deputies say Lapier knocked a 66-year-old woman…
Former State Representative Attends Hearing, Enters Guilty Plea
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former House Majority Leader Jim Merrill has officially stepped down as a state representative after pleading guilty to a charge of misconduct in office. Merrill appeared in court Friday…
Comments by GA Officer Drive Some Mad
The comments of a former Georgia police officer caught on his dash camera drive some over the edge.
Star Wars Massive Lego Set
Star Wars and Lego fans alike have a massive treat that is expected to fly onto store shelves soon.
Update: Former State Rep Enters Guilty Plea, Resigns
A former State Representative makes an appearance in court months after being accused of using his office for personal gain. Stay with ABC Columbia News for the latest.
Gas Pipeline Shutdown
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