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Senators Announce Proposal to Erect Monument Honoring African American Civil War Hero

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Two lawmakers are looking forward to pushing legislation they hope will honor a Civil War hero who paved they say paved the way for many in our state and nation. Richland Democratic Senator Darrell Jackson Sr. and Lancaster Republican Senator Greg Gregory want the days of a figure who was virtually invisible to many in South Carolina to…

Video: Burglary Suspect Caught on Home Surveillance

Lexington, SC (WOLO) – A home surveillance camera captured video of a burglary suspect in Lexington. Police there hope you recognize the man seen and can help investigators. LOOK: Burglary suspect caught on video. Happened at a home in Wellesley neighborhood of Lexington. Contact @LexingtonPD if you know anything pic.twitter.com/A4ZiC23p2E — Josh Berry (@_joshberry) September 20, 2017 LPD says it…

Job For Veterans to Be Held in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Veterans can grab their resumes and head out to a Job Fair Thursday. DAV and RecruitMilitary say they are hosting a Veterans Job Fair  from 11am to 3pm at the USC Alumni Center. Organizers say the event will feature more than 40 Columbia-area exhibitors who are looking to fill hundreds of job openings.   According to organizers, the free hiring event is for…

SC AG Opposes Sanctuary Cities

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says states should have the right to oppose so-called “sanctuary cities” withing their borders. Sanctuary cities are those that limit cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law. Wednesday Wilson joined a multi-state coalition saying sanctuary cities,”defy the rule of law and deprive law enforcement of the tools necessary for effective…

Columbia Fire on Scene: House Fire off Bluff Road

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Fire Department is on scene at the 4600  block of Bluff Rd for a residential structure fire. Firefighters say at the time of arrival the fire was fully involved. Shortly after 11:30am Fire officials reported that the fire was knocked down. There were no reported injuries. Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates Categories: Local…

Houseal Granted Bond After Arrest In Vista Shooting

Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Maleik Houseal was arrested after being released from the hospital late Tuesday night. Houseal was wounded in connection with the shooting in the Vista right outside of Empire Supper Club. Houseal was transported to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and had his bond hearing at 9:30 Wednesday morning. His bond was set at $50-thousand. He’s charged with…

Lexington deputies search for suspect wanted for armed robbery

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington county deputies need your help identifying a man caught on camera robbing a Midlands hotel at gunpoint. Investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say the suspect pointed a gun at a Baymont hotel employee, located on Zimalcrest drive, and demanded money just before 2:00 a.m. Sunday. The robber then took off on foot back the…