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Martin Lawrence brings his ‘Lit AF’ comedy tour back to Columbia

Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- Comedian, Actor Martin Lawrence is bringing his ‘Lit AF’ tour back to Columbia. The comedian, who rose to stardom doing stand up as well as starring in shows like the long running sitcom ‘Martin’, and movies like ‘Bad Boy’s’ is coming to Colonial Life Arena Friday February 14th,2019 and he’s bring some friends along. Comedians DeRay Davis, Bruce…

Game time set for Carolina Clemson game

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Game time has been set for the annual grudge match between the Gamecocks and the Tigers. According to the Uof SC athletic department the game will kickoff at noon on Saturday Nov. 30th at Williams-Brice Stadium and will be televised on ESPN. Clemson holds an all time advantage in the series of 70-42-4. Both teams are idle…

‘Angel Trees’ now up in Midlands locations

Salvation Army Angel Trees are now up, you can make a child's Christmas wish come true

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You have a chance to help ABC Columbia make a child’s Christmas wish come true. The Salvation Army Angel Trees are now up in area locations. On the Angel Trees, you’ll find the names of area children in need and some items they are hoping to get for Christmas. ABC Columbia is a proud partner of the Salvation…

2nd horse stabbed and killed in northern South Carolina

CAMPOBELLO, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say two horses have recently been stabbed in northern South Carolina and investigators are trying to figure out if the attacks are related. In the most recent incident, owner Ann McGinnis told the Herald-Journal her quarter horse named Trigg had been cut on the leg down to the bone and was slashed so deep on…

AP Interview: Steyer’s fortune fuels underdog 2020 campaign, candidate visits SC

by Steve Peoples, Associated Press

BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Tom Steyer says it’s “not possible” to buy the Democratic presidential nomination. Yet the elderly crowd gathered in the back of the Southern Barrel Brewing Company in this town near the South Carolina coast sure did appreciate the waitresses offering free iced tea and lemonade as they waited for the wealthy White House hopeful to take…

Lawyer for mother denies teen died being denied medical care

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a South Carolina mother killed her 16-year-old daughter by withholding medical care to her during her life. But a lawyer for 32-year-old Kynika Green says the woman’s daughter had serious medical problems, wasn’t expected to live past age 1 and an autopsy showed the teen died of natural causes. Green was charged this month…

Columbia City Council Race: Duvall, Middleton prepare for Tuesday’s run-off election

Duvall only came away with 44% of the vote, while Middleton secured 36% two weeks ago

Sara Middleton (left) and Howard Duvall are going head-to-head in a runoff election for an At-Large seat in the Columbia City Council. The run-off will take place on Tuesday, November 19. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Election Day may have been nearly two weeks ago, but two candidates are still chasing the final at-large spot on the Columbia City Council. Local attorney…

Gamecock Saturday Night on ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— College football is here and ABC Columbia is your place to follow all the action. Gamecock Saturday Night, ABC Columbia‘s college football show, airs tonight after College Football on ABC. Mike Gillespie and Cameron Gaskins will update you on all the action from college football‘s Saturday match ups. We’ll have the latest from the South Carolina Texas…

Drivers should expect new traffic patterns 1-20 eastbound: SC DOT begins lane widening

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) —Starting this weekend, drivers will expect to see some different traffic patterns driving eastbound on I-20. As part of a larger project that will widen the lanes along I-20, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) says this new configuration, which gives construction workers space to build two permanent eastbound lanes, will last for a year….