Repaying the Penny Tax
The State Supreme Court has made a decision concerning the Richland County Penny Tax repayment.
Local News
Driver in fatal I-26 wreck identified, DOT provides updates on road conditions
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- A fatal accident that happened this morning on I-26 is still affecting traffic this evening. Traffic was a mess most of Friday after troopers said a tractor trailer traveling into Orangeburg veered off the road. “We had a single vehicle collision with an 18-wheeler. Happened approximately this morning at 10:03 a.m. The vehicle was traveling East when he…
17-Year-Old South Carolina Native Goes To Celebrity Round On American Idol
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A South Carolina native is taking her chance at being the next American Idol. Liv Annalise is from Summerville and auditioned for the hit show in Charleston, and made it to the celebrity round in Savannah, Georgia. Annalise is only 17-years-old and was so excited to have the opportunity to audition for a show that could change her life….
Columbia High sophomore wins National Medical Award of Excellence
Columbia High sophomore Triniti Belton Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia High School sophomore Triniti Belton has been selected to receive the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists Award of Excellence for outstanding grades, leadership potential and an interest in pursuing a career as a physician or medical scientist. As a recipient of this honor, Belton has been invited…
Partial bridge collapse on I-26 in Orangeburg County
A viewer sent these photos to the ABC Columbia newsroom showing a partial bridge collapse on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County.
Tractor Trailer Fire Slows Traffic on I-26
Photo Courtesy:CFD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department says a tractor trailer fire shut down one lane of traffic on I-26 W near mile marker 106 Friday morning. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News, Richland
Deputies: Orangeburg County woman, 87, in route to help stranded son was last seen at truck stop
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help in locating a senior who they say hasn’t been seen by family since leaving to help a relative with vehicle trouble. Hattie Edwards, 87, of Springfield was last seen just before noon Thursday, March 8 at a truck stop on Highway 301. Relatives told…
Richland County Offers Tax Bill Information Online
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Residents in Richland County don’t have to travel to the Administration Building for copies of their tax bills and other information. According to Richland County officials, Real estate, vehicle, business and personal property tax information is available online. Residents can access their tax information by visiting rcgov.us, clicking “Online Payments” at the top of the gray menu box, clicking the…
SC Dept. Consumer Affairs: Biggest Scams Report
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has just released a new report showing the top scams in 2017. According to the the latest numbers, more than 14 hundred scams were reported 49 percent of them were imposter scams. Officials say 11 percent were from sweepstakes and and another 9 percent made up fake debt collections…
Five Points Fountain Going Green
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The fountain in Five Points is going green. Ahead of the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and Greene Streets. Event organizers say you can expect the tradition of dyeing the fountain green, entertainment…
