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Columbia Police: overnight shooting gang related

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a fatal gang-related shooting that occurred Saturday night in North Columbia.  Officers say around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, officers were on patrol in the Norman Street area and heard multiple gunshots. According to Police, officers responded to 4813 Norman Street and found a 23-year-old male victim outside. According to the Richland County…

Tis the season: Still time to give to the Red Kettle

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It is the season of giving and right now you can hear the sound of the familiar Red Kettle. There is still time to give. This year the Salvation Army is going high tech. Even if you don’t have any cash or change, to drop in, you can still donate. This year, you can give using Apple or…

Local Living: A look at some Holiday light displays across the Midlands

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

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time for the Holiday season, so get ready to go wild with more than a million twinkling lights. The South Carolina State Fair is holding its first drive through light show, Carolina Lights is happening now through December 28, 2019. The show features more than 100 led light displays, 25 dancing Christmas trees, and a 25…

President Donald Trump heads to Florida for holiday

Trump heads to Florida while impeachment trial still cloudy

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has escaped the chill of Washington and his impeachment to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Florida with family and friends. One thing he isn’t celebrating is the delay in his Senate impeachment trial. Trump flew to his Palm Beach resort on Friday, two days after the House impeached him. But the Senate’s Republican…

Santa the Musical sets the stage at Harbison Theatre

Columbia Children's Theatre performs Santa the Musical

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here comes Santa Claus! Santa Claus the Musical that is..All the fun from the North Pole hit the stage Saturday with dozens of happy children looking on. Columbia Children’s Theatre performed the musical at Harbison Theater, and they welcomed the magic of Christmas. Categories: Entertainment News, Local News Tags: Harbison Theatre

Shop with a Columbia Cop brings Christmas Cheer to area mall and children

Columbia Police School Resource officers host Shop with a Cop

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some local men and women in blue helped out the man in red today. ABC Columbia News was on hand this weekend as area City of Columbia Police, School Resource officers, took part in the annual Shop with a Cop event for Christmas. The officers took children shopping at the Belk at Columbiana Centre. Belk donated $100…

Holiday travel rush busiest in years, say travel experts

 According to AAA , over 11.5 millions South Carolinians will travel this holiday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This weekend  marks some of the busiest travel times of the holiday season. Airports here in South Carolina and across the country are bracing for the rush. According to AAA , over 11.5 millions South Carolinians will travel this holiday. The major  holiday travel period kicks off this weekend and runs Sunday, Dec. 22 through Wednesday, Jan….

New clear bag policy at ‘Famously Hot New Year’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you have big plans to ring in the New Year at the Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, there are some things you need to know. Organizers say, for the first time, they are implementing a clear bag policy. The policy means only clear vinyl bags, zip lock bags, or small clutch purses will be allowed…

Tis the season! Thanks to midlands donors, Angel Trees will help families make a Merry Christmas

Salvation Army Angel Trees provided for many families this Christmas

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) —Thanks to volunteers and those in the Midlands who took the time to donate, this year’s Angel Tree has helped put gifts under the tree. ABC Columbia is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project. Every year many of you adopt a child’s name off the tree and help Santa with deliveries. This year…

Update: Victim identified, Lexington Police say fatal shooting at holiday party

LEXINGTON,  SC (WOLO)–The Lexington  Police Department continues to investigate a fatal shooting. The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim of a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:30 P.M on December 20, 2019. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, 26 year old Wesley J. Warren-Camp, of Lexington was pronounced dead at the scene due to a gunshot wound to the upper…