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Lottery announces first Powerball winner of 2020 on ABC’s Dick Clark’s NY Rockin’ Eve

Columbia,SC (WOLO)— As many of you get ready to countdown to a new year, others may be starting out 2020 as a millionaire. The winner of the first Powerball Millionaire promotion of the new year will be announced live during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve only right here on ABC. Lottery officials say five Powerball players, chosen during ‘second…

Jill Biden hits SC campaign trail for former V.P.

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) –The former second lady of the United States was in the Midlands December 30th campaigning for her husband. This morning, Jill Biden, wife of former Vice President Joe Biden met with women at the Brookland Baptist Conference Center in West Columbia. Biden says it is critical that women have their  voices heard in the upcoming presidential…

Orangeburg chase leads to one arrest, second suspect sought

Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg deputies say they are a still searching a woman wanted on warrants and according to authorities is also wanted in connection to a high speed chase. According to Sheriff Leroy Ravenell, December 26th 24 year old Demetrius Hampton was driving a silver Honda when officials say they spotted 32 year old Lakeisha Shuler…

Local reaction: New federal law raises tobacco purchasing age

An owner of a vape store in Lexington says he supports the new federal law

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) –A new federal law makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase tobacco products. One owner of a vape store says this is a good move to prevent their products from getting into the wrong hands. Brad Progler, the Owner of Essential Vapors in Lexington, says only three percent of his customers are…

Columbia Police: Murders on the rise, 14 year olds facing charges in cab driver murder

ABC Columbia is Live at Columbia Police Headquarters with an update

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say they have seen an increase in the number of murders this year. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has a live update. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said on Monday they are doing their best to keep crime down, but they are not sure the reason for the increase. But Holbrook says, they are sure, that there…

Recycle your tree through ‘Grinding of the Greens’

Recycle your Christmas Tree through the annual Grinding of the Greens

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that the holidays are winding down, if you need to get rid of that Christmas tree, why not turn it into mulch? Keep The Midlands Beautiful is once again holding the Grinding of the Greens. The event runs until January 9, 2020. After that, you can pick up free mulch on January 11 at the State…

Local Living: Noon Year’s Eve, Winterfest and The Harlem Globetrotters

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s a lot happening in the Midlands as we get ready to ring in the New Year.  Crysty Vaughan takes a look in ‘Local Living’. December 30, is the last night to see more than a million twinkling lights. Riverbanks Zoo’s annual’ “Lights Before Christmas” ends tonight. The event features light displays, visits with Santa, a jingle…