Conway stupefies Sumter, 14-13
Sumter had an opportunity to win on the last drive of the game Friday night against Conway. but fell short — or long — on a ball that sailed out of bounds.
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Student Built Coasters
Students at a local elementary school ride their imagination to new heights.
Record Number Working in SC
It’s better than just business as usual when it comes to getting a job in the Palmetto State. New numbers show South Carolina has hit record high on the job front.
Mayor’s Annual Breakfast Helps Those Hungry For a Cure
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- This morning hundreds of residents got to pig out for a good cause. Mayor Steve Benjamin hosted the Annual Isabel Law Breast Cancer Breakfast at City Hall. Proceeds from the event go to Palmeto Health Foundation for the Bosom Buddies Fund, which helps get women post-mastectomy bras and other support materials. The annual event is named after…
SC Pride Celebrates 28th Year With Two-Day Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Pride says they are preparing for an event Columbia has never seen before. President Jeff March said getting ready to host a parade downtown at night was not easy but he hopes it will be the best pride parade yet. “Tonight is our first-ever night parade in the City of Columbia,” said March. “This is a…
Sumter Man Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– The Attorney General’s Office says a Sumter man distributed child pornography. Alan Wilson says Loyal Thompson was arrested October 19th and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. If convicted, Thompson faces up to ten years in prison. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter
CFD Investigating House Fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Firefighters say six homes were damaged after a fire spread through a Northeast Columbia neighborhood. A spokesperson for the fire department says the fire began at this home on Brickingham Way and damaged the surrounding homes. No injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Judge Orders 30 Days for Promoters and Colonial Life to Work on Issues Surrounding Refunds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate over who is at fault and ultimately responsible for reimbursements to a Lil Wayne concert continued officially in court Thursday afternoon. Representatives for Colonial Life Arena (CLA) and concert promoters appeared before a judge who gave them more time to work things out among themselves. Judge DeAndrea Benjamin gave both the representatives of Colonial Life…
Last Weekend of SC State Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The last full weekend of the SC State Fair is underway and the midway is packed. The State Fair runs through Sunday, October 22. Plenty of fair goers are taking advantage of the weather to check it out. You can join ABC Columbia at the SC State Fair on Friday. We’ll be broadcasting our 6pm news, so stop…
Famously Hot SC Pride to Debut Special Friday Night Parade And Concert Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Parade & Festival returns in its 28th year on Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21, signaling the first two-day festival for the organization. Rapper Lil’ Kim will headline the first night time Parade in Columbia, where the organization promises to “Light Up the Night.” The parade runs down Main Street from Richland to…
